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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Welwyn Garden City
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Welwyn Garden City is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Welwyn Garden City will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 2 buses that leave London for Welwyn Garden City on Mon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 33 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:30 AM3h35London8:05 AMWelwyn Garden City$381One-way0 transfers- 10:30 PM3h35London2:05 AMWelwyn Garden City$391One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 PM3h35London2:05 AMWelwyn Garden City$391One-way0 transfers
- 4:30 AM3h35London8:05 AMWelwyn Garden City$381One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Welwyn Garden City
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Welwyn Garden City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Welwyn Garden City:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Welwyn Garden City costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Welwyn Garden City take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 0m by bus vs 1h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
London to Welwyn Garden City Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Great Northern | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:13AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Live departures
London to Welwyn Garden City bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Welwyn Garden City buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 PM London | 3h35 | 1:05 AM Welwyn Garden City | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:30 PM London | 3h35 | 2:05 AM Welwyn Garden City | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
| 4:30 AM London | 3h35 | 8:05 AM Welwyn Garden City | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Welwyn Garden City
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Welwyn Garden City run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 53m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 70 days |
FAQs: Bus from London to Welwyn Garden City
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Welwyn Garden City by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Welwyn Garden City, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Welwyn Garden City
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
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