The cheapest and fastest trains from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond
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
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.
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.






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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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:54 Welwyn Garden City | 2h34 | 07:28 Richmond | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:51 Welwyn Garden City | 1h37 | 07:28 Richmond | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:57 Welwyn Garden City | 2h46 | 08:43 Richmond | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Richmond
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.
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 |
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.
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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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Welwyn Garden City and Richmond
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 10:30 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Waiting rooms location: No waiting room but seating is available.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Richmond: Lower Mortlake Road (A316) Bus Stop SM To Barnes: Manor Road (B353) Bus Stop SC
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:45 Saturday 06:15 - 21:45 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the platform level Concourse area. The National key toilets are located at the platform level Concourse area; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle stands located in car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Opposite station on Kew Road (A307) bus stop Z
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