Welwyn to Manchester by train

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Overview: trains from Welwyn to Manchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Welwyn to Manchester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:28 View journey
Last train 21:53 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 232
Trains / day 68 View all
Cheapest journey £62.60 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 41m
Train operators 7

Taking the train from Welwyn to Manchester

So you’re considering going from Welwyn to Manchester by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train travel between Welwyn and Manchester: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Welwyn to Manchester:

  • Cheapest tickets: £62.60

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

Welwyn to Manchester daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Manchester on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 68 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 04:00: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:53: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:28: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:31: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 6 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Welwyn to Manchester

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 59 minutes. The total distance travelled is 232 kilometres.

Booking Welwyn to Manchester trains in advance

Booking your Welwyn to Manchester tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Welwyn and Manchester by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Making the most of your Welwyn to Manchester travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Manchester.

FAQs about the train journey from Welwyn to Manchester

Want to know more about your journey from Welwyn to Manchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Welwyn and Manchester spans 232 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.