Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn to Heathrow
The Welwyn run to Heathrow. 36.9 miles separate Welwyn from Heathrow: 42 minutes via the A1(M), A414 and M25. The drive ends at different kerbs: T2 in 37 minutes, T3 in 39, T4 in 42, T5 in 37. Luton is 16 minutes nearer, but the airline and the flight decide the airport. Welwyn North station dates from 1850. Welwyn's population was put at about 9,300 in 2021. Heathrow dates back to 1946.
How the day runs
A luxury people-carrier suits a family and the luggage. In Welwyn the chauffeur comes to the house and carries the bags out. Neighbouring Hatfield is 40 minutes from Heathrow, and Welwyn Garden City 43 minutes. Flying back in, you are met inside the terminal and walked to the car. From the Oxford base, Welwyn is 67.8 miles and 1 hour 12 minutes via the M40 and M25.
- Welwyn to London Heathrow42 min, 36.9 miles, in clear traffic
- London Heathrow to Welwyn40 min, 36.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Welwyn North station opened in 1850.
Source: wikidata.orgWelwyn had about 9,300 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow opened in 1946.
Source: wikidata.orgGuessens, in central Welwyn, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSherardswood School Lockleys, 0.4 miles out from central Welwyn, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Welwyn by road is Welwyn North (WLW), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow's IATA code is LHR.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow, Welwyn to Heathrow?
42 minutes and 36.9 miles in clear traffic, via the A1(M), A414 and M25; leave margin at busy times.
Do you also cover Hertford?
Yes. Hertford is 15 minutes from Welwyn, and 47 minutes from Heathrow.
Which airport is closest to Welwyn?
London Luton, 26 minutes by road. Heathrow is 42 minutes.
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