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Trains from Chester (CTR) to Welwyn Garden City (WGC)

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23

train journeys
per day

148

miles (238 kms)

4hrs 42 mins

fastest journey

05:52 / 23:24

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Chester (CTR) to Welwyn Garden City (WGC)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Chester and Welwyn Garden City , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Chester to Welwyn Garden City is approximately 148 miles (238 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 6 mins.

Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and Welwyn Garden City.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Chester to Welwyn Garden City. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 42 mins.

Journeys from Chester to Welwyn Garden City Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:52
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    10:42
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    06:22
    4 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    11:20
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    07:32
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    11:42
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    08:21
    4 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    13:20
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    08:54
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    13:42
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    09:29
    4 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    14:20
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    10:32
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    14:42
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    10:55
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    15:42
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    11:28
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    16:20
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    11:55
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    16:42
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    12:28
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    17:20
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    12:55
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    17:22
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    13:28
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    18:20
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    14:32
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    18:52
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    14:55
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    19:22
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    15:28
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    20:20
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    16:32
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    20:47
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    16:55
    4 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    21:47
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    17:56
    4 hrs 3 changes
    21:56
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 6th May
    18:54
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    23:47
    Chester
    Welwyn Garden City
    Chester to Welwyn Garden City

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Welwyn Garden City Station

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

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:30
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Chester and Welwyn Garden City

The travel time between Chester and Welwyn Garden City by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 6 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Chester and Welwyn Garden City vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:24.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Chester & Welwyn Garden City. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and Welwyn Garden City.

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