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Trip Summary
There are 9 daily trains from Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge. Traveling by train from Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge usually takes around one hour and 5 minutes, but the fastest Great Northern train can make the trip in 55 minutes.
| Distance | 31 mi (50 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 55m |
| Lowest price | £20.71 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Great Northern |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge?
Great Northern is the one and only train line which connects Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge. However, there are 9 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northern | 9 | 1h 5m | £20.71 |
Great Northern is a UK-based rail company that serves commuter towns north of London. The company is owned by Thameslink and offers a contemporary train fleet with complimentary WiFi. The company primarily serves towns such as Potters Bar, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, and Hitchin While standard-class seats can be hard to secure due to high demand at peak hours, first-class compartments offer a quieter, more peaceful journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Welwyn Garden City to Cambridge tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Welwyn Garden City at 18:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 9 scheduled trains on most days. 3 of these are direct connections to Cambridge. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Cambridge to Welwyn Garden City.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Welwyn Garden City?
Main departure station: inside The Howard Centre shopping m
There is one train station in Welwyn Garden City.
All train stations in Welwyn Garden City:
inside The Howard Centre shopping m
Where is the train station in Cambridge?
Main arrival station: Cambridge North Station
Cambridge receives travelers from Welwyn Garden City at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Cambridge:
Cambridge North Station
Station Road
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