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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£22
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£23
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 15 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.
9:231h27Peterborough10:50Welwyn Garden City£221One-way0 changes
6:051h02Peterborough7:07Welwyn Garden City£231One-way0 changes
- 6:051h02Peterborough7:07Welwyn Garden City£231One-way0 changes
- 9:231h27Peterborough10:50Welwyn Garden City£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £71, while a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£71 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (52m by train vs 1h 11m by car). Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £16 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.
Direct services run with Thameslink.
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
Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:05 Peterborough | 1h02 | 7:07 Welwyn Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City run on average 7 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 59m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Train companies: Thameslink, Great Northern, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains from Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City trainsThameslink, Great Northern, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains trains will get you between Peterborough and Welwyn Garden City from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Welwyn Garden City
Most Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City trains use the Peterborough to Welwyn Garden City station pair. Use this guide to compare Peterborough and Welwyn Garden City train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Peterborough station do trains to Welwyn Garden City leave from?
Getting to Peterborough from Peterborough city centre
Peterborough train station facilities and services
Peterborough has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Peterborough.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Peterborough.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Peterborough.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peterborough: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Peterborough: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Peterborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone, 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 Peterborough 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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