There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Watford Junction by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Watford Junctiontrain London Euston - Milton Keynes Central / ...
1h 38m£26–162Drive 85.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leicester to Watford Junctioncar 85.7 mi
1h 27m£21–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Uk900 / ...
- Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 41m£30–78Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2h 54m£24–56Bus, line 321 bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus 321
3h 35m£32–50
Leicester to Watford Junction by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Watford Junction is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Watford Junction is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Watford Junction station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Watford Junction station via Airport Bus Station and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Watford Junction via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Leicester and Watford Junction is 117 miles. The road distance is 86.2 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Watford Junction without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £26 - £170.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Leicester to Watford Junction, including transfers.
Leicester to Watford Junction bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Watford Junction train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Watford Junction is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £26 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Watford Junction, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to Watford Junction via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Airport Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–90
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Northampton to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–65
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £6–9
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Northampton to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London Euston to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–17
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from London Euston to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £55–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
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More Questions & Answers
Leicester to Watford Junction bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Airport Bus Station.
Leicester to Watford Junction train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Watford Junction is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Leicester to Watford Junction.
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