Welwyn Garden City to Horley train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Welwyn Garden City to Horley

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept

Cheapest price on 20 Sept

£15

Average ticket price on 20 Sept

£15

Fastest journey on 20 Sept

1 h 54 m

Average journey duration on 20 Sept

1 h 58 m

Trains on 20 Sept

6

Distance

70 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Horley 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 Horley will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.

Fast trains

To travel from Welwyn Garden City to Horley you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • SouthernX42407+TubeTube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria+Great NorthernG27344
    7:531h54
    Welwyn Garden City station (WGC)
    9:47Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £151One-way
    2 changes
  • Great NorthernGN102200 · C22712+Gatwick ExpressC82972+TubeTube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria
    6:082h31
    Welwyn Garden City station (WGC)
    8:39Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £151One-way
    3 changes
  • Great NorthernC22737+Gatwick ExpressC82978+TubeTube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria
    8:021h56
    Welwyn Garden City station (WGC)
    9:58Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £151One-way
    2 changes
  • Great NorthernG27343+SouthernG26286+TubeTube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria
    7:221h55
    Welwyn Garden City station (WGC)
    9:17Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £151One-way
    2 changes
  • SouthernX42408+ThameslinkG27808+TubeTube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria
    6:522h06
    Welwyn Garden City station (WGC)
    8:58Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £151One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Welwyn Garden City to Horley

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £24.

Distance: 70 km

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Train
Most popular
Coach
Driving

£24

Average Price

£20

Average Price

Cheapest

£14

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 29m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Horley is a coach with an average price of £20.

This is compared to other travel options from Welwyn Garden City to Horley:

A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Welwyn Garden City to Horley costing on average £24.

The fastest way to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Welwyn Garden City and Horley including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-10.19. The journey takes 1h 34m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Compare prices and tickets Welwyn Garden City to Horley by train or coach

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Thameslink operates all trains services from Welwyn Garden City to Horley.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Horley

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Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Horley run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20
Distance
70 km
Average train duration
1h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£24
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
1h 30m
First train
3:48
Last train
23:38
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Best time to book
3 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20

Train companies: Thameslink from Welwyn Garden City to Horley trainsThameslink trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Horley from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£24
Thameslink frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

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Horley Museum

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Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the South East. Hotel and airport-area stays can be pricey, but pubs, casual dining and local buses are fairly standard for similar UK towns.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£50+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.

FAQs: Welwyn Garden City to Horley train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City to Horley 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 Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Horley can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £24.
The train journey from Welwyn Garden City to Horley covers a distance of 70 km and takes approximately 1h 30m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Welwyn Garden City to Horley is 70 km.
The first train from Welwyn Garden City to Horley leaves at 3:48.
The last train from Welwyn Garden City to Horley departs at 23:38.
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Horley run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Welwyn Garden City to Horley.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Welwyn Garden City to Horley.
To get from Welwyn Garden City to Horley, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Welwyn Garden City to Horley.
The train station in Welwyn Garden City that goes to Horley is Welwyn Garden City station (WGC), and it arrives at Gatwick Airport (GTW).
The cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Horley is by coach, costing approximately £20.
Booking trains from Welwyn Garden City to Horley in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Welwyn Garden City to Horley is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through suburban and urban areas with views of towns and residential landscapes rather than notable natural scenery.
Yes, a day trip from Welwyn Garden City to Horley is feasible. The journey takes 1h 30m, covers 70 km, and there are 2 trains per day.
A visit to Horley typically requires one to two days, allowing time to explore local attractions and enjoy the nearby countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Welwyn Garden City to Horley.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Horley

Most Welwyn Garden City to Horley trains use the Welwyn Garden City to Gatwick Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Welwyn Garden City and Horley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Welwyn Garden City
Arrival train stations in Horley

Which Welwyn Garden City station do trains to Horley leave from?

Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Horley leave from Welwyn Garden City. The station is from Welwyn Garden City city centre at Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping mall, Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA.
Welwyn Garden CityWelwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping mall, Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HAWifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Welwyn Garden City from Welwyn Garden City city centre

Bus302, 405 · 2m · £2 · every ~5 min

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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