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

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38

train journeys
per day

69

miles (111 kms)

1hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

04:05 / 00:54

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

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

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between Welwyn Garden City and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 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 26 mins.

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

There are 6 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.

Journeys from Welwyn Garden City to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:05
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    06:36
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:22
    1 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    07:05
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:58
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    07:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:32
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    08:39
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:02
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    09:08
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:32
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    09:39
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:02
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    10:09
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    2 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    10:36
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:02
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    11:07
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:28
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    11:36
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:58
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:28
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    12:34
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:58
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    13:06
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:28
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    13:35
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:58
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    14:05
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:28
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    14:36
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:58
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:28
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    15:36
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:58
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    16:06
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:28
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    16:36
    Welwyn Garden City
    Leicester
    Welwyn Garden City to Leicester

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

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 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 Available
ATM Machine Available

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 26 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 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:54.

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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 38 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, CrossCountry 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.