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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Leicestershire is to bus which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Leicestershire is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Leicestershire?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Leicestershire. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Oakland Avenue via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Leicestershire?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Leicestershire. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Leicester via Milton Keynes Central and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Watford to Leicestershire?

The distance between Watford and Leicestershire is 122 miles. The road distance is 88.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Leicestershire without a car is to train and bus and line 5 bus which takes 2h 30m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Watford to Leicestershire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Leicestershire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Watford to Leicestershire train from?

Watford to Leicestershire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Leicestershire?

The best way to get from Watford to Leicestershire is to bus via Airport Bus Station which takes 3h 39m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Watford to Leicestershire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Watford to Leicestershire train arrive?

Watford to Leicestershire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Watford to Leicestershire?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Leicestershire is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Watford to Leicestershire.

Where can I stay near Leicestershire?

There are 1006+ hotels available in Leicestershire.

Watford to Leicestershire - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 5 bus

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

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Train, bus, line 5 bus
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
3. Take the bus from Welford Place to Haymarket Bus Stationbus Hop
4. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Oakland Avenuebus 5A / ...
2h 30m
£59–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900
4h 59m
£16–28
Bus via Airport Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3h 39m
£20–50
Drive 87.6 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Leicestershirecar 87.6 mi
1h 34m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3h 1m
£33–88

Watford to Leicestershire by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 121 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

National Express operates a bus from Airport Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford Junction to Rushey Mead School via Milton Keynes Central, Nuneaton, Leicester, Welford Place, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 3h 1m.

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