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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough 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 Peterborough will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Welwyn Garden City for Peterborough 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 86 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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 Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 86 km
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Live departures
Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 16:02 Welwyn Garden City | 1h29 | 17:31 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
| 00:01 Welwyn Garden City | 1h09 | 01:10 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| 02:18 Welwyn Garden City | 3h09 | 05:27 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough
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Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 02:20 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough trainsThameslink trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Peterborough from £21. 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 Peterborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough 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 Peterborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Peterborough
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Parking
Dining
ATM
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WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- 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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HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- 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: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
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