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Compare train and coach for Potters Bar to Welwyn Garden City
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potters Bar to Welwyn Garden City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 12 km
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Potters Bar to Welwyn Garden City train times
The table below shows live departures for Potters Bar to Welwyn Garden City trains for today, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:07 Potters Bar | 0h14 | 11:21 Welwyn Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potters Bar to Welwyn Garden City
Trains from Potters Bar to Welwyn Garden City run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 10m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:52 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Northern, Thameslink from Potters Bar to Welwyn Garden City trainsGreat Northern, Thameslink trains will get you between Potters Bar and Welwyn Garden City from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Potters Bar to Welwyn Garden City train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potters Bar 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Potters Bar and Welwyn Garden City
Most Potters Bar to Welwyn Garden City trains use the Potters Bar to Welwyn Garden City station pair. Use this guide to compare Potters Bar and Welwyn Garden City train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Potters Bar station do trains to Welwyn Garden City leave from?
Getting to Potters Bar from Potters Bar city centre
Potters Bar is 1 km from Potters Bar city centre. Public transport options include:
Potters Bar train station facilities and services
Potters Bar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Potters Bar.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Potters Bar. ATMs are available at Potters Bar.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Potters Bar.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Potters Bar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Potters Bar: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Potters Bar: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to all platforms via long, steep ramps (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is subway near the main entrance. 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Welwyn Garden City station do trains from Potters Bar 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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