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Compare coach and train for Welwyn Garden City to Reading
The cheapest option from Welwyn Garden City to Reading is train, with an average price of £30. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Reading among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 65 km
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£30 Average Price Cheapest option | £41 Average Price |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway or Great Northern to find the best option for your trip from Welwyn Garden City to Reading.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway or Great Northern to find the best option for your trip from Welwyn Garden City to Reading.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Welwyn Garden City to Reading.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Reading
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Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Welwyn Garden City to Reading, including direct trains, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Lowest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Thameslink, Great Western Railway, Great Northern from Welwyn Garden City to Reading trainsThameslink, Great Western Railway, Great Northern trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Reading from £18. 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 Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Reading
Most Welwyn Garden City to Reading trains use the Welwyn Garden City to Reading station pair. Use this guide to compare Welwyn Garden City and Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading station do trains from Welwyn Garden City arrive at?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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