Wellingborough station (WEL) (Train Station): Departures and guide

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Wellingborough

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address
Address
Wellingborough station, Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 22:15 Sunday 07:45 - 22:15
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Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
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  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: adjacent to north car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Wellingborough
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches will leave from the front of the station
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Best day trips from Wellingborough by train

The most popular day trips by train from Wellingborough are London, Leicester, Nottingham, Bedford, and Luton. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Wellingborough on Omio.

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Day trip from Wellingborough to London by train

Why visit London for the day?

London is the UK capital, known for royal history, major museums, and a global cultural scene. Historic landmarks line the Thames while diverse neighborhoods, theater, and food give the city a lively, international feel.

How to get from Wellingborough to London by train?

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 43m.

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A view of Leicester

Day trip from Wellingborough to Leicester by train

Why visit Leicester for the day?

Leicester is an East Midlands city known for King Richard III and its strong multicultural identity. Its compact centre mixes Roman history, markets, museums, and a vibrant Golden Mile.

How to get from Wellingborough to Leicester by train?

The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 29m.

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A view of Nottingham

Day trip from Wellingborough to Nottingham by train

Why visit Nottingham for the day?

Nottingham is known for the Robin Hood story, historic caves, and its lace-making past. Today it feels youthful and creative, with a compact center shaped by universities, culture, and green spaces.

How to get from Wellingborough to Nottingham by train?

The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 53m.

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A view of Bedford

Day trip from Wellingborough to Bedford by train

Why visit Bedford for the day?

Bedford is a riverside market town known for the Great Ouse embankment and its strong Italian heritage. Parks, festivals, and a compact historic center give it a relaxed, local feel.

How to get from Wellingborough to Bedford by train?

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 12m.

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A view of Luton

Day trip from Wellingborough to Luton by train

Why visit Luton for the day?

Luton is a diverse Bedfordshire town known for London Luton Airport and its industrial past in hat making and car production. It has a practical, busy feel, with shopping areas, football culture, and parks close to town.

How to get from Wellingborough to Luton by train?

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 25m.

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FAQ: Travel from Wellingborough station (WEL)

Everything you need to know about Wellingborough station (WEL): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

FAQs
Wellingborough station offers accessibility services with staff help available for passengers with reduced mobility.
Wellingborough station is near attractions such as the Wellingborough Museum, Irchester Country Park, and the historic All Saints' Church.
Car rental services are not available at Wellingborough station.
The distance from Wellingborough station to the city center is approximately 1.222 kilometers.
Coaches serving rail replacement services leave from the front of Wellingborough Station, and taxis might be an option from {Wellingborough} station for direct travel to the city center.
For Wellingborough station, it is generally advisable to arrive at least 15-30 minutes before your scheduled departure time to allow for any potential delays in navigating the station and boarding your transport.
Wellingborough station is located at Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA.
Parking is available at Wellingborough station in the Station Car Park.
The train fare from Wellingborough to the closest airport varies depending on the time of booking and travel class, but typically starts at approximately £20 for a standard single ticket.
The train providers operating at Wellingborough Station include East Midlands Railway.
Rail replacement services at Wellingborough station include coaches that depart from the front of the station.
Traveling early morning or late evening at Wellingborough station is generally considered safe, as it is equipped with CCTV and has regular staff presence during operational hours.
Security measures and ticket checks are typically conducted at Wellingborough station to ensure passenger safety and fare compliance.
Toilets are available at Wellingborough station; they are located at the front of the station. National key toilets are found on Platform 1 and can be accessed with a radar key, which can be obtained from the Ticket Office upon request.
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