Train times from Welwyn North to London
Welwyn North connects to 4 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 19 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 19 minutes to Kings Cross
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 4 (Kings Cross, St Pancras, Moorgate, London Bridge)
- Operator
- Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Welwyn North to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 19 min | same as fastest | 28 min | 4.0/hr | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| St Pancras | 43 minchange at Stevenage | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Moorgate | 49 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern |
| London Bridge | 58 minchange at Stevenage | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
Welwyn North to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Welwyn North to London Kings Cross takes 19 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Welwyn North the 5th 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 28 minutes, 9 minutes longer. That median covers 30 services arriving at Kings Cross between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4 an hour.
Welwyn North to St Pancras
The fastest train from Welwyn North to London St Pancras takes 43 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Welwyn North the 65th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Welwyn North to London St Pancras. The quickest route changes at Stevenage.
Welwyn North to Moorgate
The fastest train from Welwyn North to London Moorgate takes 49 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Welwyn North the 20th quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Welwyn North to London Moorgate. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Welwyn North to London Bridge
The fastest train from Welwyn North to London Bridge takes 58 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Welwyn North the 138th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Welwyn North to London Bridge. The quickest route changes at Stevenage.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Welwyn North to London take?
The fastest train from Welwyn North reaches London Kings Cross in 19 minutes. Welwyn North connects to 4 London terminals: Kings Cross, St Pancras, Moorgate, London Bridge.
Which London station should I travel to from Welwyn North?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 19 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross.
Is Welwyn North a good commuter town for London?
At 19 minutes to London Kings Cross, Welwyn North 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 North to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross.
What are the nearest stations to Welwyn North?
The closest alternatives are Welwyn Garden City, Knebworth, Watton-at-Stone. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Kings Cross
Welwyn North is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Kings Cross, 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 North, for comparing platforms rather than places.
New Barnet is quicker: 19 km away and 18 minutes into London Kings Cross, saving 1 minute on the journey above.