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Trains from Welwyn Garden City (WGC) to Reading

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87

train journeys
per day

40

miles (65 kms)

1hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

00:25 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Welwyn Garden City (WGC) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 87 scheduled rail journeys between Welwyn Garden City and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 87 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Welwyn Garden City to Reading is approximately 40 miles (65 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 47 mins.

GWR, Great Northern, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Welwyn Garden City and Reading.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Welwyn Garden City to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 33 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Welwyn Garden City to Reading

Journeys from Welwyn Garden City to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    00:25
    3 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    04:23
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    02:49
    3 hrs 27 mins2 changes
    06:16
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:26
    1 hrs 25 mins2 changes
    06:51
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:51
    1 hrs 35 mins3 changes
    07:26
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:51
    1 hrs 53 mins2 changes - overtaken train
    07:44
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:01
    1 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    07:44
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:32
    1 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    08:11
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:51
    1 hrs 35 mins3 changes
    08:26
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:02
    1 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    08:41
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:21
    1 hrs 34 mins3 changes
    08:55
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:32
    1 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    09:03
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:51
    1 hrs 36 mins3 changes
    09:27
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:02
    1 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    09:41
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:21
    1 hrs 34 mins3 changes
    09:55
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:32
    1 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    10:11
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:51
    1 hrs 35 mins3 changes
    10:26
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:02
    1 hrs 36 mins2 changes
    10:38
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:21
    1 hrs 34 mins3 changes
    10:55
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:21
    1 hrs 50 mins2 changes - overtaken train
    11:11
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:28
    1 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    11:11
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading
    Welwyn Garden City to Reading

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 Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
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 Reading

The travel time between Welwyn Garden City and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Welwyn Garden City and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 87 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

First class tickets on trains between Welwyn Garden City and Reading typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Welwyn Garden City and Reading 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 & Reading. owever, there are 87 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Great Northern, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Welwyn Garden City and Reading.

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