Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard train with Great Northern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£27

Fastest journey

1 h 54 m

Average duration

2 h 2 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

34 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton Buzzard will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Welwyn Garden City for Leighton Buzzard every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.

Great Northern
19:001h54
Welwyn Garden City
20:54Leighton Buzzard
£221One-way
0 changes
West Midlands Trains
04:232h09
Welwyn Garden City
06:32Leighton Buzzard
£311One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £31.

Distance: 34 km

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£32

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Average total duration

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Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 05:44
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
west_midlands_rail04:23 Welwyn Garden City
2h09
06:32 Leighton Buzzard0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard

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Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
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 £7
Distance
34 km
Average train duration
1h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
£31
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
2h 9m
First train
02:26
Last train
19:16
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 £7

Train companies: Great Northern, West Midlands Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard trainsGreat Northern, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Leighton Buzzard from £7. 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 28m
Cheapest Price
£22
West Midlands Trains frequency
2 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

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 54m
Cheapest Price
£22
Great Northern frequency
1 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: Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard train

FAQs: Travel by train from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard.
FAQs
The train distance from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard is 34 km.
The train journey from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard covers a distance of 34 km and takes approximately 2h 9m. Trains run 3 per day.
To get from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Booking trains from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard leaves at 2:26.
The last train from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard departs at 19:16.
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard run approximately 3 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard.
The train station in Welwyn Garden City that goes to Leighton Buzzard is Welwyn Garden City station (WGC), and it arrives at Leighton Buzzard station (LBZ).
There is no night train service from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard.
Yes, you can take the train from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard.

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Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Leighton Buzzard

Welwyn Garden City
Leighton Buzzard
The major train station for departures 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 trip from Welwyn Garden City to Leighton Buzzard.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
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
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms

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