The cheapest and fastest trains from Welwyn Garden City to Leeds
Cheapest price
£171
Average price
£171
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Leeds will cost around £171 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £171.
Of the 1 trains that leave Welwyn Garden City for Leeds every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 239 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Welwyn Garden City to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 239 km
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£124 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Welwyn Garden City to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Welwyn Garden City to Leeds trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:58 Welwyn Garden City | 2h25 | 07:23 Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Leeds
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Leeds run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:10, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 239 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 239 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 02:10 |
Last train 20:45 |
Train companies: LNER, Great Northern from Welwyn Garden City to Leeds trainsLNER, Great Northern trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Leeds from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Welwyn Garden City to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Leeds
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platforms
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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