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How to get fromLeeds to Watford Junctionby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Leeds to Watford Junction by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2h 47m
    £65–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 240 / ...
    6h 26m
    £31–58

  3. Drive  178.7 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Watford Junctioncar car 178.7 mi
    2h 56m
    £44–64

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4h 20m
    £74–269

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    3h 29m
    £78–149

  6. Train, line 321 bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus bus 321
    5h 44m
    £69–111

  7. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Luton Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LBA - LTN
    5h 15m
    £70–157

  8. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LBA - LHR
    5h 42m
    £147–426

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    5h 7m
    £83–306

Leeds to Watford Junction by train and foot

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Watford Junction, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Leeds to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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