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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Welwyn Garden City to Chester
Cheapest price
£141
Average price
£153
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Chester 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 Chester will cost around £153 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £141.
To travel from Welwyn Garden City to Chester you need to make at least one change.
4:406h21Welwyn Garden City11:01Chester£1411One-way2 changes- 6:385h23Welwyn Garden City12:01Chester£1411One-way2 changes
- 7:405h20Welwyn Garden City13:00Chester£1411One-way2 changes
- 8:405h21Welwyn Garden City14:01Chester£1411One-way2 changes
- 4:405h57Welwyn Garden City10:37Chester£1481One-way3 changes
- 7:082h58Welwyn Garden City10:06Chester£1761One-way1 change
- 9:082h59Welwyn Garden City12:07Chester£1761One-way1 change
- 8:083h05Welwyn Garden City11:13Chester£1761One-way1 change
- 7:404h57Welwyn Garden City12:37Chester£1481One-way3 changes
- 8:404h57Welwyn Garden City13:37Chester£1481One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Welwyn Garden City to Chester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £141.
Distance: 238 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£155 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Welwyn Garden City to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Welwyn Garden City to Chester trains for today, Monday 6 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:42 Welwyn Garden City | 8h27 | 8:09 Chester | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 7 July | |||||
| 4:40 Welwyn Garden City | 5h57 | 10:37 Chester | 3 changes | |
| 4:40 Welwyn Garden City | 6h21 | 11:01 Chester | 2 changes | |
| 6:38 Welwyn Garden City | 5h00 | 11:38 Chester | 3 changes | |
| 6:38 Welwyn Garden City | 5h23 | 12:01 Chester | 2 changes | |
| 7:08 Welwyn Garden City | 2h58 | 10:06 Chester | 1 change | |
| 7:40 Welwyn Garden City | 4h57 | 12:37 Chester | 3 changes | |
| 7:40 Welwyn Garden City | 5h20 | 13:00 Chester | 2 changes | |
| 8:08 Welwyn Garden City | 3h05 | 11:13 Chester | 1 change | |
| 8:40 Welwyn Garden City | 4h57 | 13:37 Chester | 3 changes | |
| 8:40 Welwyn Garden City | 5h21 | 14:01 Chester | 2 changes | |
| 9:08 Welwyn Garden City | 2h59 | 12:07 Chester | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Chester
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Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Chester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £141 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:02, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £141 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 4:02 |
Last train 20:30 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Great Northern from Welwyn Garden City to Chester trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Chester from £43. 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 Chester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City to Chester 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 Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Chester
Most Welwyn Garden City to Chester trains use the Welwyn Garden City to Chester station pair. Use this guide to compare Welwyn Garden City and Chester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Welwyn Garden City station do trains to Chester leave from?
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.
Which Chester station do trains from Welwyn Garden City arrive at?
Getting to Chester from Chester city centre
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester train station facilities and services
Chester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
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