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Compare train and coach for West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 38 km
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2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:29, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 1h 31m.
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 £7
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 00:29 |
Last train 19:47 |
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 £7
Train companies: Great Northern, Elizabeth Line from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City trainsGreat Northern, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between West Drayton and Welwyn Garden City from £7. 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
Great Northern frequency
4 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
Elizabeth Line
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 31m
Cheapest Price
£26
Elizabeth Line frequency
50 a day
FAQs: West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To explore Welwyn Garden City, a two-day visit allows you to enjoy its key attractions, local parks, and shopping areas comfortably.
The train distance from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City is 38 km.
Booking trains from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City covers a distance of 38 km and takes approximately 1h 31m. Trains run 7 per day.
The first train from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City leaves at 0:29.
The cost of a train ticket from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £26.
The last train from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City departs at 19:47.
Trains from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City run approximately 7 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City is by coach, costing approximately £7.
To get from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train station in West Drayton that goes to Welwyn Garden City is West Drayton station (WDT), and it arrives at Welwyn Garden City station (WGC).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City.
Yes, you can take the train from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City.
There is no night train service from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City.
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Important Stations and Airports in West Drayton and Welwyn Garden City
West Drayton
Welwyn Garden City
The major train station for departures in West Drayton is West Drayton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at West Drayton for your trip from West Drayton to Welwyn Garden City.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 15:30
Distance to city center
1 kmAccessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step free access to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. There is no step free access to platform 1. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located in the ticket hall on Station Approach.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Temporary toilet facilities are based at the Warwick Road entrance to the station. These toilets are open from 05:00-21:00 Monday to Sunday
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room is located on Platform 3.
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for West Drayton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E outside station entrance (both directions) Click here for map
The major train station for arrivals 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 journey to Welwyn Garden City from West Drayton.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
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
- Toilets Location: Platforms
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
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