Is there a direct train from Leicester to Watford?

The journey between Leicester and Watford usually involves 10 changes of train.We usually find at least one departure on the route from Leicester to Watford every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Leicester to Watford train travel takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Leicester to Watford train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Watford leaving Leicester at around 04:45 and the last train leaving at around 22:55.At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Leicester at around 04:45, with the final departure at 21:50.

Leicester to Watford by train

First train

04:45
Last train

22:55

Avg changes

1
Fastest journey

1hr 14m

Distance

120 kilometres
Trains per day

66

Avg. journey time

2hr 5m
Train operators

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 £172.93. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Leicester and Watford by train?

The train journey from Leicester to Watford covers 120 kilometres in total.

What is the Leicester to Watford train price?

The lowest price available on this route is £172.93. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Leicester to Watford?

You can book your tickets 3 and a half months in advance for this route.

What’s the travel time from Leicester to Watford by train?

The fastest journey is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Watford to Leicester by train

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