Explore Welwyn to Peterborough by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Welwyn to Peterborough aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Welwyn and Peterborough

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$24.90, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Welwyn and Peterborough

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 22 trains make this journey of 86 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Welwyn is at 01:13 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 17:02.

During the weekend, 01:10 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:02 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 53 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Welwyn to Peterborough?

On this route spanning 86 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 4 minutes.

When are tickets between Welwyn and Peterborough available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Welwyn and Peterborough can be purchased 3 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

More information on train travel from Welwyn to Peterborough

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Peterborough city guide to get you started.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Welwyn to Peterborough by train?

The total distance between Welwyn and Peterborough by train is 86 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Welwyn to Peterborough?

The cheapest fare on this route is US$24.90. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Welwyn to Peterborough train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 3 months in advance of the departure date.

How long does it take to get from Welwyn to Peterborough?

The fastest journey on this route takes 1 hour and 4 minutes.