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Trains from Reading West to Welwyn Garden City (WGC)

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40

train journeys
per day

41

miles (66 kms)

1hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

06:09 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Reading West to Welwyn Garden City (WGC)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Welwyn Garden City , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Welwyn Garden City is approximately 41 miles (66 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 57 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Welwyn Garden City. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Welwyn Garden City Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:09
    1 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    07:45
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:38
    1 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    1 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:56
    1 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    08:52
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:17
    1 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    09:10
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:29
    1 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    09:15
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:43
    1 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    09:40
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:02
    1 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    09:45
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:38
    1 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    10:26
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:59
    1 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    10:56
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:42
    1 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    11:26
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    1 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    11:56
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    1 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    12:26
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:15
    1 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    12:56
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:46
    1 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    13:26
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:14
    2 hrs 3 changes
    14:14
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:39
    1 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    14:26
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:45
    1 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    14:42
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:15
    1 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    15:12
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:33
    1 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    15:26
    Reading West
    Welwyn Garden City
    Reading West to Welwyn Garden City

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Reading West and Welwyn Garden City

The travel time between Reading West and Welwyn Garden City by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 57 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Welwyn Garden City vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:09, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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

Amenities on trains between Reading West 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 Reading West & Welwyn Garden City. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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