How to Travel from

Leicester to Watford

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Leicester Watford

Cheapest

By car (138 km)

1 h 27 min

138 km.

from $7

Other

Rideshare

1 h 27 min

138 km.

from $5.25

Train, Bus

3 h 27 min

120 km.

from $60.16

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Leicester St Margarets bus station to London,

Ave. Duration:

2h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.72–$25.32

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

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Leicester to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$46.83–$69.62

Train from Leicester to Kettering

Ave. Duration:

22 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.66–$30.38

Train from Kettering to Luton

Ave. Duration:

38 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$18.99–$37.97

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Leicester to London

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$25.32–$36.71

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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Watford is to bus which costs $18.48 - $28.26 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Watford is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $27.17 - $40.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Watford station. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Watford Junction Railway Station via London Luton Airport and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Watford. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Watford Junction via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Leicester to Watford?

The distance between Leicester and Watford is 187 km. The road distance is 138.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Watford without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $44.57 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Leicester to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Watford bus from?

Leicester to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Watford train from?

Leicester to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Watford?

The best way to get from Leicester to Watford is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $44.57 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus via London Luton Airport, which costs $30.43 - $45.65 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Leicester to Watford bus arrive?

Leicester to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Luton Airport station.

Where does the Leicester to Watford train arrive?

Leicester to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Watford is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Leicester to Watford.

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

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Where can I stay near Watford?

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Three ways to Travel from Leicester to Watford

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Arriva UK

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

National Express

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Watford?

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Watford?

How far is it from Leicester to Watford?

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

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Watford bus from?

Where do I catch the Leicester to Watford train from?

Train or bus from Leicester to Watford?

Where does the Leicester to Watford bus arrive?

Where does the Leicester to Watford train arrive?

Can I drive from Leicester to Watford?

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

Where can I stay near Watford?