How to get from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City by train?

From Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City by train

To get from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Highbury & Islington station to Welwyn Garden City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Leaves from Chelmsford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelmsford
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Clapham Junction
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Highbury & Islington
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    GREAT NORTHERN
    Welwyn Garden City
  • 7
    Ride to train station Welwyn Garden City
    Ride to train station
    Welwyn Garden City
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City by train via GREATER ANGLIA, ELIZABETH and THAMESLINK

To get from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Farringdon station to Welwyn Garden City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Chelmsford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelmsford
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Welwyn Garden City
  • 8
    Ride to train station Welwyn Garden City
    Ride to train station
    Welwyn Garden City
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City
The distance between Chelmsford, London and Welwyn Garden City, London is approximately 49.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Chelmsford

Chelmsford is located at Chelmsford, London and the nearest public transport station is Chelmsford.

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Chelmsford
  • Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
Public transport stations close to Welwyn Garden City, London

Welwyn Garden City is located at Welwyn Garden City, London and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Welwyn Garden City.

Bus stations close to Welwyn Garden City:

  • Bus Station, Welwyn Garden City
  • Waitrose, Welwyn Garden City
  • Sainsburys, Welwyn Garden City
Related Routes

Alternative route from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City by train via GREATER ANGLIA, ELIZABETH and THAMESLINK

To get from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Farringdon station to Welwyn Garden City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Chelmsford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelmsford
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Welwyn Garden City
  • 8
    Ride to train station Welwyn Garden City
    Ride to train station
    Welwyn Garden City
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line GREAT NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Welwyn Garden City in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City in London?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from London Liverpool Street station near Chelmsford to Stratford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Stratford station near Welwyn Garden City in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City in London by train?

    The total travel time between Chelmsford and Welwyn Garden City in London by train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chelmsford to get to Welwyn Garden City in London?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the London Liverpool Street station near Chelmsford in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chelmsford and Welwyn Garden City in London?

    Get off the train at the Stratford station, which is closest to Welwyn Garden City in London.

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