From Leicester to Welwyn by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Leicester to Welwyn by train. With 36 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Leicester and Welwyn

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £21.30, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 2 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Leicester and Welwyn

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 36 trains make this journey of 112 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Leicester is at 04:17 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:58.

During the weekend, 04:19 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:58 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 21 minutes.

Leicester to Welwyn distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 112 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 59 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Leicester and Welwyn?

Tickets along this route go on sale 2 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Leicester to Welwyn

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Welwyn city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Leicester to Welwyn?

The total distance from Leicester to Welwyn is 112 kilometres.

How much does the train from Leicester to Welwyn cost?

The minimum fare on this route is £21.30. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Leicester to Welwyn?

You can book your tickets 2 months in advance for this route.

How long does the train take from Leicester to Welwyn?

The fastest journey by train is 1 hour and 59 minutes.