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Letchworth Museum
Local museum explaining the world’s first garden city through original plans, objects and changing displays in the town centre.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Letchworth Garden City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 53 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Letchworth Garden City:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Letchworth Garden City costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Letchworth Garden City take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 19m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 19m by bus vs 1h 28m by car) and save roughly £11 compared to fuel and tolls (£13 vs £24). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
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Buses from London to Letchworth Garden City run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 53 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 53 km |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 44m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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Local museum explaining the world’s first garden city through original plans, objects and changing displays in the town centre.
Gallery and museum in a Victorian house showing local history, artworks and exhibitions about Hitchin and North Hertfordshire.
Family-friendly transport museum with working heritage buses, displays and event days at a preserved depot near Letchworth.
Formal town-centre gardens with broad lawns, flowerbeds and event space, ideal for understanding the garden city plan on foot.
Central shopping street and civic axis lined with early planned buildings, useful for seeing the town’s distinctive layout and architecture.
Riverside nature reserve and walking area with chalk stream habitat, wetlands and easy paths close to the town centre.
A Hertfordshire staple of sausages wrapped in suet pastry and baked. A hearty county dish linked with local farming and traditional home cooking.
Small triangular pastries filled with meat and onion, once common in Hertfordshire kitchens and markets as a portable savoury snack.
Tender local watercress served in a peppery soup. The county is long associated with watercress growing, making this a classic regional dish.
Popular Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, meze and warm service in a relaxed modern setting.
Stylish Indian restaurant serving classic curries and tandoori dishes in a smart yet comfortable atmosphere.
Reliable pub venue for British favourites, cask ales and casual meals in a central historic Garden City setting.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and hotels usually cost less than central London, but rail fares and some accommodation can still be relatively high for tourists.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave a small tip for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Letchworth Garden City by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Letchworth Garden City, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Letchworth Garden City buses use the London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Stevenage, A602 (Stevenage Railway Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Letchworth Garden City bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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