The cheapest and fastest trains from Wellingborough to London
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wellingborough to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wellingborough to London will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 6 trains that leave Wellingborough for London every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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.
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Compare train and coach for Wellingborough to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellingborough to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 97 km
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1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wellingborough to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Wellingborough to London trains for today, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:42 Wellingborough | 1h06 | 15:48 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:30 Wellingborough | 0h55 | 19:25 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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C51559 | On time 09:00 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0h51 | 09:51 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C51620 | On time 09:24 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0h55 | 10:19 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y12136 | On time 09:57 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0h53 | 10:50 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C51535 | On time 10:29 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0h54 | 11:23 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y12137 | On time 10:57 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0h53 | 11:50 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02864 | On time 11:15 Wellingborough station (WEL) | 0h52 | 12:07 London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wellingborough to London
Trains from Wellingborough to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 52m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Trains from Wellingborough to London
Customers can choose from almost 40 daily trains from Wellingborough to London, both during the week and at weekends. Trains leave at least twice an hour, with more at peak times. The average journey between the Northamptonshire town and the capital is just under an hour, making the train the ideal solution for business, shopping trips and day outings.
Wellingborough to London Train Time: Daily Departures
During peak periods, there are trains from Wellingborough to London at almost 20-minute intervals. The rest of the day's departures are regularly spaced with at least two per hour. The first service departs just before 5.30 a.m. and the last leaves just after 10.30 p.m..
How long is the journey by train from Wellingborough to London?
A typical journey on one of the many trains from Wellingborough to London takes just under one hour. The fastest trains have an average time of about 45 minutes, while slower services can take up to 58 minutes. This is a direct train service with no changes en route.
What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Wellingborough to London?
Departure train station: Wellingborough train station. This station is situated to the east of the town centre and is easy to reach using local bus services. The entrance to the Grade II listed building is on Midland Way and there is a car park for visitors. Taxis are available to and from the station concourse. Facilities include a heated waiting room, accessible seating, toilets, and a café. The station is open 24 hours per day and there is a covered platform to shelter passengers who wish to wait outdoors.
Arrival train station: London St Pancras International Station. This station is also the terminus for Eurostar trains. It is centrally located on Euston Road and just a few minutes walk from King's Cross Station and Euston Station. Passengers can connect with London Underground trains quickly and conveniently for ongoing travel to any part of the capital. There are bus stops close to St Pancras International for those wishing to get to the City or West End, and taxis are available from just outside the main entrance. Inside the station, passengers will find restaurants, a champagne bar, and snack bars alongside food stores, pharmacies, stationers, designer shops and high street brands. Cash points are located at various points throughout the station.
Which train companies travel from Wellingborough to London?
East Midlands Railway is the sole service provider for the busy Wellingborough to London route. Trains are fast and comfortable and an excellent alternative to the car, particularly upon arrival in central London. Free WiFi and charging points are available in both First and Standard seating.
East Midlands Railway Wellingborough to London
East Midlands Railway offers fast and reliable trains from Wellingborough to London throughout the year. Almost 40 direct trains per day take passengers to the capital in less than one hour. Some seats are at tables for four, while others are laid out in pairs and have dropdown tables for laptops or snacks.
Wellingborough to LondonTrains: Services on Board
Both First Class and Standard seating is available. In general, passengers should adhere to the one suitcase, one carry-on bag rule. Suitcases can be stored at the end of each carriage. Pets are allowed in appropriate carriers and there is bicycle storage space on each train. To avoid disappointment, check availability when booking. Disabled people have access to a range of discounted tickets when travelling by train. Help is available at each station and there is wheelchair space in designated carriages. Drinks are free in First Class and a selection of snacks and beverages can be purchased in Standard Class.
How to find cheap train tickets from Wellingborough to London?
For some trains, online tickets become available up to three months prior to the departure date - it is generally good to book ahead if you're on the lookout for cheap tickets. Be flexible about your journey and compare prices for different days of the week: several services, for instance, are cheaper on Tuesdays than on Mondays. Try to avoid peak times and instead, look for lower fares during early afternoon or later in the evening.
FAQs: Wellingborough to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wellingborough to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wellingborough and London
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 22:15 Sunday 07:45 - 22:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at the front of the station. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to north car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches will leave from the front of the station
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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