First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
16 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
27 m
Trains on 18 Sept
42
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 42 trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Welwyn Garden City station (WGC), including 40 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 30 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.
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C18611Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 30 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 22m faster (36m by train vs 58m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£17 vs £20). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Northern.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C18549 | On time 9:35 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h33 | 10:08 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18666 | On time 10:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 10:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10182 | On time 10:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 11:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18672 | On time 11:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 11:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10188 | On time 11:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 12:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18664 | On time 12:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 12:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10184 | On time 12:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 13:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18665 | On time 13:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 13:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10187 | On time 13:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 14:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10183 | On time 14:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 14:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10171 | On time 14:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 15:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10166 | On time 15:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 15:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10172 | On time 15:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 16:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10164 | On time 16:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 16:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18610 | On time 16:27 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 16:57 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18609 | On time 16:57 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 17:27 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18628 | On time 17:27 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 17:57 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18611 | On time 17:57 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 18:27 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82679 | On time 18:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h16 | 19:10 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18667 | On time 18:57 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 19:27 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18623 | On time 19:27 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h29 | 19:56 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18677 | On time 20:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 20:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10168 | On time 20:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 21:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18661 | On time 21:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 21:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10179 | On time 21:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 22:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18624 | On time 22:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 22:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10170 | On time 22:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 23:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G27348 | On time 23:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 23:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
C18626 | On time 0:07 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h31 | 0:38 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26271 · C18600 | On time 0:31 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h50 | 1:21 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 1 change | |
C18511 | On time 1:07 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h28 | 1:35 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10190 | On time 1:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h39 | 2:19 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10167 | 5:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 6:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18619 | 5:51 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h42 | 6:33 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G27342 | 6:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 6:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88732+ C10140 | 6:17 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h46 | 7:03 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 1 change | |
C10163 | 6:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h30 | 7:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10186 | 7:05 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h31 | 7:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10165 | 7:35 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h31 | 8:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10173 | 8:05 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h31 | 8:36 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10177 | 8:35 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h31 | 9:06 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G27738 | 9:05 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h33 | 9:38 Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 28m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 0:32 |
Last train 23:27 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) 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 station (WGC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London Kings Cross (KGX) to Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) trains use the London Kings Cross to Welwyn Garden City station pair. Use this guide to compare London Kings Cross (KGX) and Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
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 options are available at Welwyn Garden City.
Wi-Fi is available at Welwyn Garden City. ATMs are available at Welwyn Garden City.
Ticket office support is available at Welwyn Garden City.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Welwyn Garden City: Parking, WC.
Available at Welwyn Garden City: Bike Parking.
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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