Leeds to Watford: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

Leeds to Watford

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Leeds Watford

Cheapest

By car (287 km)

2 h 55 min

287 km.

from $15

Other

Rideshare

2 h 55 min

287 km.

from $10.92

Train, Plane

4 h 48 min

250 km.

from $123.64

Train via Birmingham

3 h 31 min

250 km.

from $233.93

Train, Bus

6 h 14 min

248 km.

from $104.17

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

4h 30m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$43.04–$303.79

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

3h 53m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$367.08–$1,265.78

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

3h 35m

Frequency:

Monday

Estimated price:

$107.59–$392.39

British Airways

Website:

britishairways.com

Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

1h 9m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.29–$354.42

Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

4h 16m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$215.18–$493.65

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

4h 16m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$215.18–$493.65

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London,

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$30.38–$43.04

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London,

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$22.78–$32.91

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London,

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$60.76–$88.60

Arriva UK

Phone:

0344 800 44 11

Website:

arrivabus.co.uk/

Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Beechen

Ave. Duration:

1h 42m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.96

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford

Ave. Duration:

1h 17m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$51.90–$164.55

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Nottingham to Kettering

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$25.32–$45.57

Train from Kettering to Luton

Ave. Duration:

38 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$18.99–$37.97

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford

Ave. Duration:

1h 56m

Frequency:

Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Leeds to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$82.28–$227.84

LNER

Phone:

+44 345 722 5333

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

lner.co.uk/

Train from Leeds to King's

Ave. Duration:

2h 13m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$139.24–$189.87

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Leeds to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.25–$50.63

Northern Rail

Phone:

+44 800 200 6060

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

northernrailway.co.uk/

Train from Leeds to Nottingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 51m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.72–$24.05

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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Watford is to bus which costs $25 - $81.52 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Watford is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $119.57 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Watford station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Watford Junction Railway Station via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Watford. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Watford Junction via King's Cross and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Leeds to Watford?

The distance between Leeds and Watford is 326 km. The road distance is 288.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Watford without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $119.57 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Leeds to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Watford bus from?

Leeds to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Watford train from?

Leeds to Watford train services, operated by LNER, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Watford?

The best way to get from Leeds to Watford is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $119.57 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $81.52 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $44.57 - $206.52 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Leeds to Watford bus arrive?

Leeds to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where does the Leeds to Watford train arrive?

Leeds to Watford train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Watford is 288 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Leeds to Watford.

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

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Five ways to Travel from Leeds to Watford

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

KLM

easyJet

British Airways

Aer Lingus

Bus operators

FlixBus

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Arriva UK

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

East Midlands Railways

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

LNER

TransPennine Express Service

Northern Rail

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Watford?

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Watford?

How far is it from Leeds to Watford?

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

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

Where do I catch the Leeds to Watford bus from?

Where do I catch the Leeds to Watford train from?

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Watford?

Where does the Leeds to Watford bus arrive?

Where does the Leeds to Watford train arrive?

Can I drive from Leeds to Watford?

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

Where can I stay near Watford?