Cambridge to Welwyn by train

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Overview: trains from Cambridge to Welwyn

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cambridge 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 05:59 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 48m View journey
Distance (km) 50
Trains / day 50 View all
Cheapest journey £16.90 View journey
Avg journey time 54m
Train operators 2

Travelling by train from Cambridge to Welwyn

Ready to travel from Cambridge to Welwyn by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of train travel from Cambridge to Welwyn

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Cambridge to Welwyn:

  • Cheapest ticket: £16.90

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Departure frequency and timetable from Cambridge to Welwyn

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Cambridge to Welwyn:

  • 05:59 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:35 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:40 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:35 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 22 minutes from Cambridge toward Welwyn.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 50 trains serving this route each day.

Cambridge to Welwyn train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 50 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 48 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Cambridge and Welwyn?

You can secure tickets for travel between Cambridge and Welwyn up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Further insights on trains from Cambridge to Welwyn

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Welwyn city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Cambridge to Welwyn

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

The total journey from Cambridge to Welwyn is 50 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.