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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Welwyn Garden City for Cambridge 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 50 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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 Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge 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 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 50 km
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£23 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:58 Welwyn Garden City | 0h56 | 05:54 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:58 Welwyn Garden City | 0h55 | 10:53 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge
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Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 48m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Thameslink from Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge trainsGreat Northern, Thameslink trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Cambridge 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: Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Cambridge
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- 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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Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
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Bike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- 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
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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