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Trains from Welwyn Garden City (WGC) to Leicester (LEI)

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19

train journeys
per day

69

miles (111 kms)

1hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

01:01 / 00:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

1

route

Trains from Welwyn Garden City (WGC) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Welwyn Garden City and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Welwyn Garden City to Leicester is approximately 69 miles (111 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 44 mins.

Great Northern, CrossCountry, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Welwyn Garden City and Leicester.

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Welwyn Garden City to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 51 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Welwyn Garden City to Leicester

Journeys from Welwyn Garden City to Leicester Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    01:01
    6 hrs 4 mins2 changes
    07:05
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:58
    1 hrs 51 mins2 changes
    07:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    08:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    09:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    10:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    11:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    12:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    13:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    14:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    15:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    16:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    17:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    18:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    19:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    20:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:58
    2 hrs 19 mins2 changes
    21:17
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:28
    2 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    21:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    20:58
    1 hrs 57 mins2 changes
    22:55
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:58
    7 hrs 7 mins2 changes
    07:05
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester

About Welwyn Garden City Station

Station name Welwyn Garden City (WGC)
AddressWelwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA
Managed byGN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:30
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
AddressLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed byEM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Welwyn Garden City and Leicester

The travel time between Welwyn Garden City and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 44 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Welwyn Garden City and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 01:01, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

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Amenities on trains between Welwyn Garden City and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Welwyn Garden City & Leicester. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Great Northern, CrossCountry, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Welwyn Garden City and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Welwyn Garden City and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.