Train times from Welwyn Garden City to London
Welwyn Garden City connects to 5 London terminals. The fastest route is St Pancras in 22 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 22 minutes to St Pancras
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 5 (St Pancras, Kings Cross, London Bridge, Moorgate, Victoria)
- Operator
- Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Welwyn Garden City to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pancras | 22 min | same as fastest | 37 min | 2.0/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Kings Cross | 29 min | same as fastest | 32 min | 2.0/hr | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| London Bridge | 37 min | same as fastest | no peak service | – | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Moorgate | 39 minchange at Finsbury Park | 47 min | 52 min | 4.0/hr | Great Northern |
| Victoria | 82 minchange at Denmark Hill | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern |
Welwyn Garden City to St Pancras
The fastest train from Welwyn Garden City to London St Pancras takes 22 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Welwyn Garden City the 13th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 37 minutes, 15 minutes longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Welwyn Garden City to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Welwyn Garden City to London Kings Cross takes 29 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Welwyn Garden City the 14th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 32 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at Kings Cross between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Welwyn Garden City to London Bridge
The fastest train from Welwyn Garden City to London Bridge takes 37 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Welwyn Garden City the 54th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
Welwyn Garden City to Moorgate
The fastest train from Welwyn Garden City to London Moorgate takes 39 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Welwyn Garden City the 11th quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park. A direct train also runs and takes 47 minutes, so the change buys back 8 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 52 minutes, 13 minutes longer. That median covers 30 services arriving at Moorgate between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4 an hour.
Welwyn Garden City to Victoria
The fastest train from Welwyn Garden City to London Victoria takes 82 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Welwyn Garden City the 177th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Welwyn Garden City to London Victoria. The quickest route changes at Denmark Hill.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Welwyn Garden City to London take?
The fastest train from Welwyn Garden City reaches London St Pancras in 22 minutes. Welwyn Garden City connects to 5 London terminals: St Pancras, Kings Cross, London Bridge, Moorgate, Victoria.
Which London station should I travel to from Welwyn Garden City?
St Pancras is the quickest at 22 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to St Pancras, Kings Cross, London Bridge.
Is Welwyn Garden City a good commuter town for London?
At 22 minutes to London St Pancras, Welwyn Garden City is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Welwyn Garden City to London?
Yes. Direct services run to St Pancras, Kings Cross, London Bridge.
What are the nearest stations to Welwyn Garden City?
The closest alternatives are Welwyn North, Hatfield, Welham Green. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of St Pancras
Welwyn Garden City is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London St Pancras, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Welwyn Garden City, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Oakleigh Park is quicker: 18 km away and 17 minutes into London St Pancras, saving 5 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 6 stations within 20 km that beat Welwyn Garden City.