York to Welwyn by train

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Overview: trains from York to Welwyn

Find the key information for travelling by train from York 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 04:40 View journey
Last train 23:06 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 49m View journey
Distance (km) 247
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey £72.80 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr
Train operators 8

From York to Welwyn by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from York to Welwyn by train. With 35 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 train tickets between York and Welwyn

The cheapest train tickets from York to Welwyn start at £72.80. 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 York to Welwyn is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 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.

Train timetable for travel between York and Welwyn

There are a number of different options for travellers going from York to Welwyn by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 04:40

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:06

  • First daily departure (weekend): 04:40

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 21:46

  • Average number of daily trains: 35 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 27 minutes

Average train travel time from York to Welwyn

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 49 minutes, travelling a total distance of 247 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between York and Welwyn?

You can start planning and booking your trip between York and Welwyn 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

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 York to Welwyn

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

The train journey between York and Welwyn spans 247 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.