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Compare coach and train for Chester to Welwyn Garden City
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Welwyn Garden City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a train costs an average of £177.
Distance: 238 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£177 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Welwyn Garden City:
A coach is £135 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Welwyn Garden City costing on average £177.
Other travel options to Welwyn Garden City take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 21m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (2h 44m by train vs 3h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £177 compared to roughly £47 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.
Live departures
Chester to Welwyn Garden City train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Welwyn Garden City trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7:32 Chester | 3h04 | 10:36 Welwyn Garden City | 1 change | |
| 8:32 Chester | 3h04 | 11:36 Welwyn Garden City | 1 change | |
| 9:32 Chester | 3h04 | 12:36 Welwyn Garden City | 1 change | |
| 10:32 Chester | 3h04 | 13:36 Welwyn Garden City | 1 change | |
| 11:32 Chester | 3h04 | 14:36 Welwyn Garden City | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Chester to Welwyn Garden City by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Welwyn Garden City
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Chester to Welwyn Garden City run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £176 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:02, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £176 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 4:02 |
Last train 20:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Chester to Welwyn Garden City trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Chester and Welwyn Garden City from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chester to Welwyn Garden City train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester 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 Chester and Welwyn Garden City
Most Chester to Welwyn Garden City trains use the Chester to Welwyn Garden City station pair. Use this guide to compare Chester and Welwyn Garden City train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Chester station do trains to Welwyn Garden City leave from?
Getting to Chester from Chester city centre
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester train station facilities and services
Chester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Welwyn Garden City station do trains from Chester 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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