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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Leicester is to train and bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Black Boy PH and Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Leicester via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Watford to Leicester?

The distance between Watford and Leicester is 117 miles. The road distance is 86.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Watford to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Leicester bus from?

Watford to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Leicester train from?

Watford to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Leicester?

The best way to get from Watford to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Watford to Leicester bus arrive?

Watford to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Watford to Leicester train arrive?

Watford to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Watford to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Leicester is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Watford to Leicester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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Watford to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 321 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
1h 47m
£55–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3h 55m
£19–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Northamptontrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900
3h 11m
£20–48
Drive 85.7 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Leicestercar 85.7 mi
1h 30m
£21–31
Line 321 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
2. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
3h 17m
£36–59

Watford to Leicester by train and foot

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Distance: 116.4 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Leicester via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Airport Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h.

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