The cheapest and fastest trains from Hitchin to Welwyn Garden City
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hitchin to Welwyn Garden City is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hitchin to Welwyn Garden City will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hitchin for Welwyn Garden City every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Hitchin to Welwyn Garden City
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hitchin to Welwyn Garden City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hitchin to Welwyn Garden City train times
The table below shows live departures for Hitchin to Welwyn Garden City trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:34 Hitchin | 0h16 | 08:50 Welwyn Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:01 Hitchin | 0h16 | 09:17 Welwyn Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:33 Hitchin | 0h16 | 09:49 Welwyn Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:03 Hitchin | 0h16 | 10:19 Welwyn Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:33 Hitchin | 0h16 | 10:49 Welwyn Garden City | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hitchin to Welwyn Garden City
Trains from Hitchin to Welwyn Garden City run on average 5 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 17m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Great Northern from Hitchin to Welwyn Garden City trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hitchin to Welwyn Garden City train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop, Platform1 and Newsagent, Platform 2
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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 all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the the front of the station next to the night gate.
- 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: WC available on Platform 1 and 2 Accessible Toilet Location - Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platforms
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
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