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What is the best way to travel from Leicester to Watford?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Carpool, Flights and Buses for the journey to Watford from Leicester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Car is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
1h 45m
£34
£70
13
Car
1h 20m
£9
£11
1

What is the cheapest way to reach Watford from Leicester?

You can get to Watford with just £9 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
tomorrow
from £10
Saturday
from £34
Sunday
from £15
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £9

    Cheapest Carpool tomorrow

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    17:30
    Leicester
    18:50
    Watford
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 1m
    0
    04:47
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:48
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £66
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 3m
    0
    04:47
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:50
    Watford
    Bushey Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £66
  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 50m
    0
    04:47
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:37
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £66

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 11m
    0
    05:19
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:30
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £34
  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 5m
    0
    05:54
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:59
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £34
  • CrossCountry
    1h 45m
    0
    05:48
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:33
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £68

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    10:20
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Watford
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15

    Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    09:40
    Birmingham Airport
    11:30
    Watford
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £9
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 4m
    0
    04:44
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:48
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £67
  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 53m
    0
    04:44
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:37
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £67
  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 12m
    0
    05:47
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:59
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £67

What are the fastest trips from Leicester to Watford?

You can get to Watford from Leicester in just 1h 20m with a Car from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
tomorrow
from 1h 20m
Saturday
from 1h 45m
Sunday
from 2h 10m
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 1h 50m

    Fastest Carpool tomorrow

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    17:30
    Leicester
    18:50
    Watford
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 12m
    0
    05:47
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:59
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £78
  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 50m
    0
    04:47
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:37
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £66
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 1m
    0
    04:47
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:48
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £66

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • CrossCountry
    1h 45m
    0
    05:48
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:33
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £68
  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 5m
    0
    05:54
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:59
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £34
  • CrossCountry
    2h 8m
    0
    05:48
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:56
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £68

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    10:20
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Watford
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    09:40
    Birmingham Airport
    11:30
    Watford
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £9
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 12m
    0
    05:47
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:59
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £67
  • East Midlands Railway
    2h 53m
    0
    04:44
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:37
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £67
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 4m
    0
    04:44
    Leicester
    Central Station
    07:48
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £67
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Leicester to Watford

What are the most popular stations in Leicester and Watford?

In Leicester, you will usually depart from Central Station, Fosse Park or St. Margaret's Bus Station, while in Watford you will be arriving at Bushey Station, Gap or Carpenders Park Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Watford from Leicester? With 4 connections between 3 Train, Car, Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Leicester and Watford, you can pay as low as £9 with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Car from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Watford in just 1h 20m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Leicester and Watford are East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Leicester and Watford is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Oadby or to Bushey, and look at flights from East Midlands Airport, and landing at Farnborough Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Leicester to Watford?

The most popular companies between Leicester and Watford, are East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry

All you need to know when you travel from Leicester to Watford

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Leicester to Watford. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Leicester to Watford

How can I reach Watford from Leicester?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train, Car, Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Watford from Leicester.

How far is Watford from Leicester?

The distance between Leicester and Watford is 120.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Leicester and Watford?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 21 kgs, and a flight 30 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Leicester to Watford?

You can get to Watford with just £9 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Watford in just 1h 20m with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Leicester and to Watford

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Leicester and to Watford. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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