Welwyn Garden City to London bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Welwyn Garden City to London

Showing times and prices for 08 Jan

Cheapest price

£26

Average price

£27

Fastest journey

3 h 55 m

Average duration

4 h 8 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

33 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Welwyn Garden City to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Welwyn Garden City to London will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Welwyn Garden City for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 33 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.

National Express
18:253h55
Welwyn Garden City
22:20London
£261One-way
0 changes
National Express
15:304h20
Welwyn Garden City
19:50London
£291One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Welwyn Garden City to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £14.

Distance: 33 km

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Train

£27

Average Price

£15

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 22m

Average total duration

1h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

34m

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30m

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National Express

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Most popular train company

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Live departures

Welwyn Garden City to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Welwyn Garden City to London coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 8 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 23:49
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express15:30 Welwyn Garden City
4h20
19:50 London0 changesdirect
national_express18:25 Welwyn Garden City
3h55
22:20 London0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Welwyn Garden City to London

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Buses from Welwyn Garden City to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £8 by train.

The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 33 km distance in 1h 11m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £8
Distance
33 km
Average bus duration
1h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Buses per day
5
Fastest bus
1h 11m
First bus
00:01
Last bus
23:57
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £8

Bus providers: National Express from Welwyn Garden City to LondonYou can travel by bus between Welwyn Garden City to London with National Express for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 25m
Cheapest Price
£22
National Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Welwyn Garden City to London coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City to London by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Welwyn Garden City to London can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Welwyn Garden City to London is £25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Welwyn Garden City to London coach travel time is 1 h 4 min   for the 20 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Welwyn Garden City to London leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Welwyn Garden City to London leaves at 23: 54.
There are 9 coaches a day from Welwyn Garden City to London which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Welwyn Garden City to London coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip to London from Welwyn Garden City as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Welwyn Garden City, Osborn Way, which is located around 0.5 miles (760 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, located 14.3 miles (23.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to London from Welwyn Garden City is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 4 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Welwyn Garden City to London by coach is March.
You have options as you can travel from Welwyn Garden City to London 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Welwyn Garden City to London has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Welwyn Garden City to London.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Welwyn Garden City to London.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Welwyn Garden City to London, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Welwyn Garden City to London.
    No, luggage for the coach from Welwyn Garden City to London needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Welwyn Garden City to London.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Welwyn Garden City to London.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Welwyn Garden City to London.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Welwyn Garden City to London.

    popular bus stations

    Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and London

    Welwyn Garden City
    London
    London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-23:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    2 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Buckingham Palace Road
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Pret a Manger (in the station)
    • Starbucks (in the station).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
    • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
    London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-23:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    3 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Bishopsgate
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Pret a Manger (in the station)
    • Starbucks (in the station).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
    • Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
    London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road
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