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Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough Train Schedule
Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough. The train trip from Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough is usually about one hour and 27 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Great Northern train can get you there in as little as one hour and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 53 mi (85 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 25m |
| Lowest price | $20.27 |
| Most frequent service | Great Northern |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough?
Great Northern is the one and only train line which connects Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northern | 2 | 1h 27m | $20.27 |
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 about traveling by train from Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Peterborough are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Welwyn Garden City at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Welwyn Garden City twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Peterborough 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 Peterborough?
Main arrival station: Peterborough Train Station
Peterborough has one train station.
All train stations in Peterborough:
Peterborough Train Station
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