Edinburgh to Welwyn by train

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Overview: trains from Edinburgh to Welwyn

Find the key information for travelling by train from Edinburgh to Welwyn, 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 05:36 View journey
Last train 23:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 502
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey CA$128.44 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 35m
Train operators 10

From Edinburgh to Welwyn by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Edinburgh to Welwyn by train. With 25 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of a train ticket between Edinburgh and Welwyn

The cheapest ticket price along this route is CA$128.44. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 4 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train times for travel between Edinburgh and Welwyn

If you are taking the train from Edinburgh to Welwyn, you will have 25 trains each day (with a departure every 28 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:40. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:40. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:36, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:15.

Train travel time and distance from Edinburgh to Welwyn

Trains can complete this route in as little as 4 hours and 16 minutes. The total distance travelled is 502 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Edinburgh and Welwyn?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Welwyn

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Welwyn.

FAQs about the train journey from Edinburgh to Welwyn

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

The train route from Edinburgh to Welwyn covers 502 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.