Welwyn Garden City to Richmond train with Great Northern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond

Showing times and prices for 09 Nov

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£22

Fastest journey

1 h 37 m

Average duration

2 h 19 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

39 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond 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 Richmond will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Welwyn Garden City for Richmond every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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.

Great Northern
05:572h46
Welwyn Garden City
08:43Richmond
£221One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
04:542h34
Welwyn Garden City
07:28Richmond
£221One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
05:511h37
Welwyn Garden City
07:28Richmond
£221One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Welwyn Garden City to Richmond

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £22.

Distance: 39 km

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Coach

£17

Average Price

Cheapest

£22

Average Price

1h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 51m

Average total duration

2h 21m

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30m

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Live departures

Welwyn Garden City to Richmond train times

The table below shows live departures for Welwyn Garden City to Richmond trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 22:51
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslink04:54 Welwyn Garden City
2h34
07:28 Richmond0 changesdirect
thameslink05:51 Welwyn Garden City
1h37
07:28 Richmond0 changesdirect
great_northern05:57 Welwyn Garden City
2h46
08:43 Richmond0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond

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Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 1h 23m.

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
Distance
39 km
Average train duration
1h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
1h 23m
First train
05:14
Last train
23:28
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

Train companies: Great Northern from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Richmond from £16. 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 Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest Price
£22
Great Northern frequency
2 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

FAQs: Welwyn Garden City to Richmond train

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

FAQs
To fully explore Richmond's historic sites, museums, and parks, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.
To get from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond is 39 km.
Booking trains from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond 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 Richmond covers a distance of 39 km and takes approximately 1h 23m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £17.
The cheapest way to get from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond is by train, costing approximately £16.
The first train from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond leaves at 5:14.
The last train from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond departs at 23:28.
The train station in Welwyn Garden City that goes to Richmond is Welwyn Garden City station (WGC), and it arrives at Richmond station (RMD).
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond.
There is no night train service from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond.
Yes, you can take the train from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond.

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Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Richmond

Welwyn Garden City
Richmond
The major train station for departures in Welwyn Garden City is Welwyn Garden City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Welwyn Garden City for your trip from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms

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