Welwyn to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from Welwyn to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from Welwyn to Reading, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:28 View journey
Last train 23:47 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 65
Trains / day 43 View all
Cheapest journey AU$51.13 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 48m
Train operators 9

Travelling from Welwyn to Reading by train

Considering a train trip from Welwyn to Reading? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train tickets between Welwyn and Reading

The cheapest train tickets from Welwyn to Reading start at AU$51.13. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Welwyn to Reading is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 2 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Welwyn to Reading departure timetable

On this route, 43 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Welwyn at 04:10 and the last leaving at 23:47 during the week.

For weekend travel to Reading, the earliest departure is at 00:28 and the last one is at 21:03. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 12 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Welwyn and Reading

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 27 minutes, covering a total of 65 kilometres.

When are tickets between Welwyn and Reading available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Welwyn and Reading can be purchased 2 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Welwyn to Reading by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Reading.

FAQs about the train journey from Welwyn to Reading

Want to know more about your journey from Welwyn to Reading? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Welwyn and Reading spans 65 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.