What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Welwyn?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Welwyn is to line 850 bus and line 1 bus and line 301 bus which costs £12 - £14 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Welwyn?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Welwyn is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Welwyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Welwyn. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at St Mary's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Peter's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Welwyn?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Welwyn. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Welwyn North via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Reading to Welwyn?

The distance between Reading and Welwyn is 61 miles. The road distance is 53.5 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Welwyn without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Welwyn without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 48m and costs £18 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Welwyn?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Reading to Welwyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Welwyn bus from?

Reading to Welwyn bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Welwyn train from?

Reading to Welwyn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Welwyn?

The best way to get from Reading to Welwyn is to train via London which takes 1h 48m and costs £18 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 301 bus, which costs £30 - £40 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Reading to Welwyn bus arrive?

Reading to Welwyn bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Welwyn train arrive?

Reading to Welwyn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Welwyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Welwyn is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Reading to Welwyn.

Where can I stay near Welwyn?

There are 468+ hotels available in Welwyn.

Reading to Welwyn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 301 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Welwyn by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Welwyn Northtrain London Kings Cross - Cambridge / ...
1h 48m
£19–64
Drive 53.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Welwyncar 53.2 mi
1h 5m
£13–19
Bus, line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Streetbus 724 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to St Mary's Churchbus 301 / ...
4h 30m
£33–39
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Moorgate to Welwyn Garden Citytrain Moorgate - Welwyn Garden City
2h 34m
£24–49
Line 850 bus, line 1 bus, line 301 bus
1. Take the bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus 850
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Marlowesbus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to St Mary's Schoolbus 301
5h 26m
£13–14

Reading to Welwyn by train and subway

287Weekly Services

1h 48mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 60.2 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Welwyn, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Welwyn North via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to St Mary's Church via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and St Peter's Street in around 4h 30m.

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