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Compare train and coach for Blackpool to Welwyn Garden City
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Welwyn Garden City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £80 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £80, while a train costs an average of £195.
Distance: 294 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£195 Average Price | £80 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 34m Average total duration 11h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Welwyn Garden City:
A coach is £115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Welwyn Garden City costing on average £195.
Other travel options to Welwyn Garden City take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 4m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (4h 7m by train vs 4h 10m by car). Tickets start at around £195 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Blackpool to Welwyn Garden City by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackpool to Welwyn Garden City
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Trains from Blackpool to Welwyn Garden City run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £102 but you can travel from only £77 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 18:21. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £102 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 18:21 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Northern Trains Limited from Blackpool to Welwyn Garden City trainsNorthern Trains Limited trains will get you between Blackpool and Welwyn Garden City from £77. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Blackpool to Welwyn Garden City train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool to Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Blackpool and Welwyn Garden City
Most Blackpool to Welwyn Garden City trains use the Blackpool South to Welwyn Garden City station pair. Use this guide to compare Blackpool and Welwyn Garden City train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Blackpool station do trains to Welwyn Garden City leave from?
Getting to Blackpool North from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool North train station facilities and services
Blackpool North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Blackpool South from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South train station facilities and services
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Layton from Blackpool city centre
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton train station facilities and services
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Layton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Welwyn Garden City station do trains from Blackpool arrive at?
Getting to Welwyn Garden City from Welwyn Garden City city centre
Welwyn Garden City train station facilities and services
Welwyn Garden City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Welwyn Garden City.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Welwyn Garden City. ATMs are available at Welwyn Garden City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Welwyn Garden City.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Welwyn Garden City: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Welwyn Garden City: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Welwyn Garden City: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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