The average train between Reading and Welwyn takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Welwyn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Welwyn. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Welwyn at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Welwyn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Welwyn. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Welwyn North station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Reading to Welwyn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Welwyn train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Welwyn North station.
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The distance between Reading and Welwyn is 66.7 km. The road distance is 86 km.
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 32m.