What is the best way to travel from Leicester to Watford?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains to Watford from Leicester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Watford from Leicester?
You can reach Watford with just £32 by taking a Train from East Midlands Railway, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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East Midlands Railway2h 34m005:54LeicesterCentral Station08:28WatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 05:54:00 to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 08:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
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East Midlands Railway2h 35m006:23LeicesterCentral Station08:58WatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 06:23:00 to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 08:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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East Midlands Railway2h 30m006:43LeicesterCentral Station09:13WatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 06:43:00 to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 09:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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CrossCountry2h 17m008:16LeicesterCentral Station10:33WatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 08:16:00 to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 10:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 17m
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CrossCountry2h 8m005:48LeicesterCentral Station07:56WatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 05:48:00 to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 07:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 8m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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East Midlands Railway3h 24m004:48LeicesterCentral Station08:12WatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 15/09/2026 04:48:00 to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/09/2026 08:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £124 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
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East Midlands Railway2h 42m005:47LeicesterCentral Station08:29WatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 15/09/2026 05:47:00 to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/09/2026 08:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £124 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
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East Midlands Railway2h 9m005:47LeicesterCentral Station07:56WatfordBushey Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 15/09/2026 05:47:00 to Bushey Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/09/2026 07:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £124 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 9m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Leicester to Watford?
You can get to Watford from Leicester in just 2h 8m with a Train from CrossCountry. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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CrossCountry2h 8m005:48LeicesterCentral Station07:56WatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 05:48:00 to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 07:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 8m
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CrossCountry2h 17m008:16LeicesterCentral Station10:33WatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 08:16:00 to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 10:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 17m
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East Midlands Railway2h 30m006:43LeicesterCentral Station09:13WatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 06:43:00 to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 09:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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East Midlands Railway2h 34m005:54LeicesterCentral Station08:28WatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 05:54:00 to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 08:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
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East Midlands Railway2h 35m006:23LeicesterCentral Station08:58WatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/09/2026 06:23:00 to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/09/2026 08:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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East Midlands Railway2h 9m005:47LeicesterCentral Station07:56WatfordBushey Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 15/09/2026 05:47:00 to Bushey Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/09/2026 07:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £124 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 9m
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East Midlands Railway2h 42m005:47LeicesterCentral Station08:29WatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 15/09/2026 05:47:00 to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/09/2026 08:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £124 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
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East Midlands Railway3h 24m004:48LeicesterCentral Station08:12WatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 15/09/2026 04:48:00 to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/09/2026 08:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £124 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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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, Carpenders Park Station or Gap, 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 2 Train 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 £32 with a Train from East Midlands Railway.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 Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Watford in just 2h 8m.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 and CrossCountry, 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 and CrossCountry. 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, 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 £32 by taking a Train from East Midlands Railway.
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 2h 8m with a Train from CrossCountry.
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!
