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It takes an average of 2h 3m to travel from Colchester to Welwyn Garden City by train, over a distance of around 47 miles (76 km). There are normally 30 trains per day travelling from Colchester to Welwyn Garden City and tickets for this journey start from £50.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:43 | |
| Departure station | Colchester | |
| Arrival station | Welwyn Garden City | |
| Journey time | From 1h 47m | |
| Distance | 47 miles (76 km) | |
| Frequency | 30 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £50.70 | |
| Train operators | Great Northern, Greater Anglia, London Overground, Thameslink |
Taking the train from Colchester to Welwyn Garden City in 1 hour 47 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Colchester to Welwyn Garden City? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 3 minutes to travel the 47 miles (76 km) from Colchester to Welwyn Garden City by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 47 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 30 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, Thameslink or London Overground to Welwyn Garden City. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Colchester to Welwyn Garden City in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £50.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Welwyn Garden City by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Colchester to Welwyn Garden City?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.