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Trains from Welwyn Garden City (WGC) to Essex Road (EXR)

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58

train journeys
per day

18

miles (29 kms)

27 mins

fastest journey

04:02 / 00:09

first / last train

37

direct trains

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Welwyn Garden City (WGC) to Essex Road (EXR)

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On a typical weekday there are 58 scheduled rail journeys between Welwyn Garden City and Essex Road , with 37 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road is approximately 18 miles (29 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 48 mins.

Thameslink, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Welwyn Garden City and Essex Road.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road. The fastest journey time on this route takes 27 mins.

Journeys from Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:02
    1 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    05:48
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    05:22
    27 mins 1 change
    05:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    05:35
    44 mins Direct
    06:19
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    06:05
    44 mins Direct
    06:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    06:21
    36 mins 1 change
    06:57
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    06:35
    44 mins Direct
    07:19
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    07:05
    44 mins Direct
    07:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    07:21
    36 mins 1 change
    07:57
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    07:35
    44 mins Direct
    08:19
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    08:05
    44 mins Direct
    08:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    08:21
    36 mins 1 change
    08:57
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    08:35
    44 mins Direct
    09:19
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    09:05
    44 mins Direct
    09:49
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    09:21
    38 mins 1 change
    09:59
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    09:30
    44 mins Direct
    10:14
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    10:00
    44 mins Direct
    10:44
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    10:21
    38 mins 1 change
    10:59
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    10:30
    44 mins Direct
    11:14
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    11:00
    44 mins Direct
    11:44
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road
  • Mon 6th May
    11:21
    38 mins 1 change
    11:59
    Welwyn Garden City
    Essex Road
    Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road

About Welwyn Garden City Station

Station name Welwyn Garden City (WGC)
Address Welwyn Garden City station, inside The Howard Centre shopping m, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6HA
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:30
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Essex Road Station

Station name Essex Road (EXR)
Address Essex Road station, 181 Essex Road, Islington, Greater London, N1 2SU
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Weekend 06:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Welwyn Garden City and Essex Road

The travel time between Welwyn Garden City and Essex Road by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 48 mins & the fastest journey takes 27 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Welwyn Garden City and Essex Road vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 58 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:02, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

First class tickets on trains between Welwyn Garden City and Essex Road typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Welwyn Garden City and Essex Road can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 37 direct services per day from Welwyn Garden City to Essex Road

Thameslink, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Welwyn Garden City and Essex Road.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Welwyn Garden City and Essex Road, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.