- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A major cultural highlight within easy reach of King's Cross.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Welwyn North (WLW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Welwyn North (WLW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 45 trains that leave Welwyn North (WLW) for London Kings Cross (KGX) on Thu, May 28, 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 20 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.
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C82678Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welwyn North (WLW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 30m faster (30m by train vs 1h 0m by car) and roughly $14 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 (€12) vs $28 (€23)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Northern, Thameslink.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Welwyn North (WLW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C10098 | Delayed 4:54 AM 5:48 AMWelwyn North (WLW) | 0h34 | 5:25 AM 5:25 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10180 | On time 6:15 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h37 | 6:52 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18605 | On time 6:33 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h37 | 7:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82672 | On time 6:44 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h19 | 7:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18603 | On time 7:03 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h37 | 7:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82674 | On time 7:14 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h20 | 7:34 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18602 | On time 7:33 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h37 | 8:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82676 | On time 7:44 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h19 | 8:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18615 | On time 8:03 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h37 | 8:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82678 | On time 8:15 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h20 | 8:35 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18616 | On time 8:33 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h37 | 9:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82681 | On time 8:44 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h19 | 9:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18599 | On time 9:03 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h37 | 9:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82687 | On time 9:14 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h19 | 9:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10174 | On time 9:46 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 10:22 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18636 | On time 10:16 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 10:52 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10175 | On time 10:46 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 11:22 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22566 | On time 11:16 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 11:52 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18563 | On time 11:46 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 12:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22593 | On time 12:16 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 12:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10128 | On time 12:46 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 1:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10114 | On time 1:16 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 1:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10161 | On time 1:46 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h37 | 2:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10162 | On time 2:16 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 2:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10160 | On time 2:46 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 3:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10185 | On time 3:16 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 3:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18528 | On time 3:46 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h38 | 4:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10178 | On time 4:16 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 4:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22578 | On time 4:46 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h37 | 5:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22585 | On time 5:16 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 5:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22583 | On time 5:46 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h37 | 6:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22584 | On time 6:16 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h37 | 6:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22577 | On time 6:46 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h38 | 7:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22591 | On time 7:16 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h37 | 7:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27346 | On time 7:47 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h35 | 8:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22586 | On time 8:16 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h38 | 8:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22571 | On time 8:47 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h35 | 9:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22576 | On time 9:16 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 9:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18572 | On time 9:46 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 10:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22575 | On time 10:16 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 10:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18618 | On time 10:46 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 11:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10169 | On time 11:16 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h36 | 11:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18591 | On time 11:52 PM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h32 | 12:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
X53575 | On time 12:24 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h34 | 12:58 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10101 | 5:13 AM Welwyn North (WLW) | 0h33 | 5:46 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Welwyn North (WLW) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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Discover the best of London Kings Cross — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Kings Cross trip today.
World-famous museum with vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A major cultural highlight within easy reach of King's Cross.
A distinctive museum and library exploring health, medicine, and human experience through art, science, and changing exhibitions.
A smaller museum telling the story of London's first home for abandoned children, with strong links to art, music, and social history.
Lively public square famous for its choreographed fountains, events, and waterside atmosphere beside Regent's Canal.
Redeveloped shopping and public space in King's Cross, popular for architecture, canalside walks, and photogenic industrial heritage.
Scenic walking route ideal for exploring King's Cross on foot, with waterside views toward Camden and Little Venice.
A classic British breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and toast. It is a staple London breakfast and a traditional start to the day.
Battered white fish with thick-cut chips, usually served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. It is one of England's most iconic comfort foods.
A traditional London working-class dish of meat pie served with mashed potatoes and parsley liquor. It is especially associated with the capital.
A well-known, stylish restaurant inspired by Bombay cafes, popular for breakfast, grills and house specials in a lively setting near the station.
A famous all-day restaurant in a landmark building by King's Cross, serving Central European dishes, cocktails and breakfast in a striking room.
A busy, modern venue known for brunch, coffee and globally inspired plates. It is a reliable casual choice with an energetic atmosphere.
London is pricey by UK standards. Around Kings Cross, hotels, dining, and drinks cost more than in most other British cities.
Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5%. No tip needed for pubs. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes.
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