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Journey information
Overview: Train from Welham Green to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Welham Green to Leicester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 17:04. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 1h 55m.
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
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 17:04 |
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
Train companies: Great Northern from Welham Green to Leicester trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Welham Green and Leicester from £63. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Northern
About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
£62
Great Northern frequency
50 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone
FAQs: Welham Green to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welham Green to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Two to three days is typically enough to explore Leicester's key attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre, while also enjoying the local culture and dining.
The train distance from Welham Green to Leicester is 118 km.
The train journey from Welham Green to Leicester covers a distance of 118 km and takes approximately 1h 55m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Welham Green to Leicester leaves at 5:13.
The last train from Welham Green to Leicester departs at 17:04.
Booking trains from Welham Green to Leicester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Welham Green to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £63, while the average price tends to be around £75.
Trains from Welham Green to Leicester run approximately 6 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Welham Green to Leicester is by train, costing approximately £63.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Welham Green to Leicester.
The train station in Welham Green that goes to Leicester is Welham Green station (WMG), and it arrives at Leicester station (LEI).
There is no night train service from Welham Green to Leicester.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Welham Green to Leicester.
Yes, you can take the train from Welham Green to Leicester.
To travel from Welham Green to Leicester, you can take a train.
A day trip from Welham Green to Leicester is feasible as the journey duration is 1h 55m, and there are 6 train services available per day over a distance of 118 km.
The train journey from Welham Green to Leicester offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes. Travellers can enjoy views of Hertfordshire's countryside, passing fields and small villages, before reaching the more industrial and urban scenery as the train approaches Leicester.
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Important Stations and Airports in Welham Green and Leicester
Welham Green
Leicester
The major train station for departures in Welham Green is Welham Green. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Welham Green for your trip from Welham Green to Leicester.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:15 - 10:15 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platform 2 (to Welwyn Garden City) via short ramp from car park, though due to narrow platform (less than 2.0m), ramp cannot be used. Steps to platform 1 (to London). Assistance Meeting Point is the shelter on platfrom 1. 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your journey to Leicester from Welham Green.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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