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Compare coach and train for Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 34 km
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1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City
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Trains from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 2h 38m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 23:21 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Leighton Buzzard and Welwyn Garden City from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 39m
Cheapest Price
£22
West Midlands Trains frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Welwyn Garden City, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To explore Welwyn Garden City, a two-day visit allows you to enjoy its key attractions, local parks, and shopping areas comfortably.
A day trip from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 38m and there are 4 trains per day. The distance is 34 km.
To get from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train distance from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City is 34 km.
Booking trains from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City covers a distance of 34 km and takes approximately 2h 38m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £32, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The first train from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City leaves at 4:40.
The last train from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City departs at 23:21.
Trains from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City run approximately 4 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City is by coach, costing approximately £10.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City.
There is no night train service from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City.
The train station in Leighton Buzzard that goes to Welwyn Garden City is Leighton Buzzard station (LBZ), and it arrives at Welwyn Garden City station (WGC).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City.
Yes, you can take the train from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City.
The train journey from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, including views of the English countryside and glimpses of towns and villages along the way. While not renowned for dramatic landscapes, it provides a pleasant and varied visual experience.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leighton Buzzard and Welwyn Garden City
Leighton Buzzard
Welwyn Garden City
The major train station for departures in Leighton Buzzard is Leighton Buzzard. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leighton Buzzard for your trip from Leighton Buzzard to Welwyn Garden City.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Forecourt & Southcourt Avenue
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Leighton Buzzard
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
The major train station for arrivals in Welwyn Garden City is Welwyn Garden City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Welwyn Garden City for your journey to Welwyn Garden City from Leighton Buzzard.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
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