What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Leeds?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Leeds is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Leeds?

The fastest way to get from Watford to Leeds is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Leeds?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Leeds City Bus Station via Black Boy PH and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Leeds?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Leeds via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Watford to Leeds?

The distance between Watford and Leeds is 204 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.

How do I travel from Watford to Leeds without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Watford to Leeds?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Watford to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Leeds bus from?

Watford to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Leeds train from?

Watford to Leeds train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Leeds?

The best way to get from Watford to Leeds is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £600 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Watford to Leeds bus arrive?

Watford to Leeds bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Watford to Leeds train arrive?

Watford to Leeds train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Watford to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Leeds is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Watford to Leeds.

How do I get a train ticket from Watford to Leeds?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Watford to Leeds?

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Watford to Leeds - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 6m
£65–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
6h 15m
£28–48
Drive 178.2 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Leedscar 178.2 mi
3h
£44–64
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4h 40m
£75–278
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 56m
£92–163
Line 321 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240
7h 42m
£32–83
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LHR - LBA
5h 56m
£122–553
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
5h 14m
£84–327

Watford to Leeds by train and foot

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Distance: 202.9 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Leeds, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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