The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornton Heath to Welwyn Garden City
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath to Welwyn Garden City will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 trains that leave Thornton Heath for Welwyn Garden City every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 58 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.




Live departures
Thornton Heath to Welwyn Garden City train times
The table below shows live departures for Thornton Heath to Welwyn Garden City trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:43 Thornton Heath | 1h43 | 06:26 Welwyn Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:19 Thornton Heath | 1h58 | 07:17 Welwyn Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Thornton Heath to Welwyn Garden City by train
Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
10 Nov
11 Nov
12 Nov
13 Nov
14 Nov
15 Nov
16 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Thornton Heath to Welwyn Garden City
Trains from Thornton Heath to Welwyn Garden City run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 00:28 |
Last train 23:21 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Tube, Southern, Thameslink from Thornton Heath to Welwyn Garden City trainsGreat Northern, Tube, Southern, Thameslink trains will get you between Thornton Heath and Welwyn Garden City from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southern
Great Northern
Thameslink
Tube
FAQs: Thornton Heath to Welwyn Garden City train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath and Welwyn Garden City
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 17:45
- 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 all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Booking Hall near the cash machine.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas available on platform 2
- 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
More options for your journey from Thornton Heath to Welwyn Garden City
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
