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7:084h29Welwyn Garden City11:37Manchester£1001One-way2 changes- 10:224h15Welwyn Garden City14:37Manchester£1001One-way2 changes
- 4:404h25Welwyn Garden City9:05Manchester£1391One-way2 changes
- 6:383h27Welwyn Garden City10:05Manchester£1391One-way2 changes
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- 8:403h25Welwyn Garden City12:05Manchester£1391One-way2 changes
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Welwyn Garden City to Manchester
The cheapest option from Welwyn Garden City to Manchester is coach, with an average price of £13. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Manchester among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 232 km
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3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Welwyn Garden City to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Welwyn Garden City to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 7 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 4:40 Welwyn Garden City | 4h25 | 9:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 5:00 Welwyn Garden City | 4h49 | 9:49 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 5:52 Welwyn Garden City | 4h45 | 10:37 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 6:38 Welwyn Garden City | 3h27 | 10:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 7:08 Welwyn Garden City | 4h29 | 11:37 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 7:38 Welwyn Garden City | 4h11 | 11:49 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 7:40 Welwyn Garden City | 3h25 | 11:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 8:38 Welwyn Garden City | 4h11 | 12:49 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 8:40 Welwyn Garden City | 3h25 | 12:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 9:08 Welwyn Garden City | 4h29 | 13:37 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 9:40 Welwyn Garden City | 3h25 | 13:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 9:52 Welwyn Garden City | 3h57 | 13:49 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 10:22 Welwyn Garden City | 4h15 | 14:37 Manchester | 2 changes | |
| 10:40 Welwyn Garden City | 3h25 | 14:05 Manchester | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Manchester
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Typically, there are 4 trains per day from Welwyn Garden City to Manchester, including direct trains, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £81 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 232 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 232 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Lowest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:38 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Great Northern from Welwyn Garden City to Manchester trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Great Northern trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Manchester from £8. 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 Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Manchester
Most Welwyn Garden City to Manchester trains use the Welwyn Garden City to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Victoria. Use this guide to compare Welwyn Garden City and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Welwyn Garden City station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Welwyn Garden City from Welwyn Garden City city centre
Welwyn Garden City train station facilities and services
Welwyn Garden City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Welwyn Garden City.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Welwyn Garden City. ATMs are available at Welwyn Garden City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Welwyn Garden City.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Welwyn Garden City: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Welwyn Garden City: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Welwyn Garden City: 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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Welwyn Garden City arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
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