The cheapest and fastest trains from Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Welwyn Garden City for Hitchin on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 15 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€10 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin train times
The table below shows live departures for Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:58 AM Welwyn Garden City | 0h15 | 9:13 AM Hitchin | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin
Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin run on average 4 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 10 miles (17 km) distance in 15m.
Distance 10 miles (17 km) |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Great Northern from Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hitchin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Welwyn Garden City to Hitchin
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platforms
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop, Platform1 and Newsagent, Platform 2
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the the front of the station next to the night gate.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: WC available on Platform 1 and 2 Accessible Toilet Location - Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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