The average bus between Watford Junction and Leeds takes 5h 49m and the fastest bus takes 5h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford Junction to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Watford Junction and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Leeds at 3:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Watford Junction to Leeds? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford Junction to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Leeds station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Watford Junction to Leeds bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.
Watford Junction to Leeds bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
The distance between Watford Junction and Leeds is 249.5 km. The road distance is 341 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.