How to get to Birmingham from Welwyn Garden City

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Compare train and coach for Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £61.

Distance: 138 km

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£61

Average Price

£13

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Cheapest

£27

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2h 48m

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2h 18m

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30m

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3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

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30m

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2h 1m

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Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest way to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham:

A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham costing on average £61.

The fastest way to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Welwyn Garden City and Birmingham including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £61 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-34.53. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 2h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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Best day trips from Birmingham by train

The most popular day trips by train from Birmingham are London, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol and Oxford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Birmingham on Omio.

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Day trip from Birmingham to Manchester by train

Why visit Manchester for the day?

Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.

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Day trip from Birmingham to Liverpool by train

Why visit Liverpool for the day?

Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.

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Day trip from Birmingham to Bristol by train

Why visit Bristol for the day?

Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.

A view of Oxford

Day trip from Birmingham to Oxford by train

Why visit Oxford for the day?

Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.

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FAQs: Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Welwyn Garden City and Birmingham including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham:

A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham costing on average £61.

The fastest way to travel from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 28m.

The Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham distance is approximately 138 km.
The average frequency per day from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham is:
  • Around 77 coaches per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Welwyn Garden City and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Welwyn Garden City station (WGC) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Coaches mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham:
  • 57 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.

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