Leicester to Watford by train
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Overview: trains from Leicester to Watford
Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester to Watford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Taking the train from Leicester to Watford
Ready to book a trip from Leicester to Watford by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.
Cost of train tickets between Leicester and Watford
The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Watford start at £177.26. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Leicester to Watford is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Leicester to Watford daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Watford on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 66 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
04:45: departure of first train Monday-Friday
22:55: departure of last train Monday-Friday
04:45: departure of first train on weekends
21:50: departure of last train on weekends
Every 10 minutes: frequency of train departures
Travel time and distance between Leicester and Watford
The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 14 minutes, covering a total of 120 kilometres.
When do tickets go on sale between Leicester and Watford?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Leicester and Watford 3 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
Making the most of your trip to Watford
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Watford.
FAQs about the train journey from Leicester to Watford
Want to know more about your journey from Leicester to Watford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey from Leicester to Watford covers 120 kilometres in total.
The lowest price available on this route is £177.26. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .
You can book your tickets 3 and a half months in advance for this route.
The fastest journey is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
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