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Compare train and coach for Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 7 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£7 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
36m Average total duration Fastest 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth is a coach with an average price of £4.
This is compared to other travel options from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth costing on average £7.
The fastest way to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth is by train with an average journey time of 6m.
Other travel options to Knebworth take longer:
Coach takes on average 20m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Welwyn Garden City and Knebworth including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (6m by train vs 14m by car). Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Northern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth by train or coach
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Why should you book Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth trains with Omio?
Great Northern operates all trains services from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth.
Why book with Omio vs Great Northern?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Northern with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 6m.
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 £4
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 6m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 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 £4
Train companies: Great Northern from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Knebworth from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Northern
About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Northern Duration
6m
Cheapest Great Northern Price
£7
Great Northern frequency
25 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
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone
What's included in each class
Compare Great Northern classes and the amenities included in each one.
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
FAQs: Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth 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 Knebworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £7.
The train journey from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth covers a distance of 7 km and takes approximately 6m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth is 7 km.
The first train from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth leaves at 0:20.
The last train from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth departs at 23:58.
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth.
Yes, there is a direct train between Welwyn Garden City and Knebworth. The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Great Northern.
To get from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth.
The train station in Welwyn Garden City that goes to Knebworth is Welwyn Garden City station (WGC), and it arrives at Knebworth station (KBW).
The cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth 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 Knebworth offers a pleasant view of the Hertfordshire countryside, with glimpses of rolling fields and rural landscapes, but it is not considered particularly scenic compared to more renowned picturesque routes.
Yes, a day trip from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth is feasible, with a journey time of 6m and a distance of 7 km. There are 4 trains per day.
For a visit to Knebworth, one to two days is typically sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as Knebworth House and its gardens.
Yes, you can take the train from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Knebworth
Most Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth trains use the Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth station pair. Use this guide to compare Welwyn Garden City and Knebworth 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 Knebworth
Which Welwyn Garden City station do trains to Knebworth leave from?
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth 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 6HA
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.
Which Knebworth station do trains from Welwyn Garden City arrive at?
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Knebworth arrive at Knebworth. Knebworth is from Knebworth city centre.
KnebworthKnebworth station, Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AT
Knebworth train station facilities and services
Knebworth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Knebworth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Knebworth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Knebworth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Knebworth: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Knebworth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Knebworth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office, 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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