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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.
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Canterbury to Letchworth Garden City is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury to Letchworth Garden City will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
To travel from Canterbury to Letchworth Garden City you need to make at least one change.










The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Letchworth Garden City trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:20 Canterbury | 1h49 | 7:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:14 Canterbury | 1h55 | 8:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:49 Canterbury | 1h50 | 8:39 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:19 Canterbury | 1h50 | 9:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:49 Canterbury | 1h50 | 9:39 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:23 Canterbury | 1h46 | 10:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:21 Canterbury | 1h48 | 11:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:21 Canterbury | 1h48 | 12:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:23 Canterbury | 1h46 | 13:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:23 Canterbury | 1h46 | 14:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:23 Canterbury | 1h46 | 15:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:23 Canterbury | 1h46 | 16:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:23 Canterbury | 1h46 | 17:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:20 Canterbury | 1h49 | 18:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:23 Canterbury | 1h46 | 19:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:23 Canterbury | 1h46 | 20:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:23 Canterbury | 1h46 | 21:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:23 Canterbury | 1h46 | 22:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:23 Canterbury | 1h46 | 23:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:23 Canterbury | 1h46 | 0:09 Letchworth Garden City | 1 change | |
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Trains from Canterbury to Letchworth Garden City run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 22:23 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Letchworth Garden City — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Letchworth Garden City trip today.
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 Canterbury to Letchworth Garden City by train. 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 train, 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 Canterbury to Letchworth Garden City trains use the Canterbury West to Letchworth Garden City station pair. Use this guide to compare Canterbury and Letchworth Garden City train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Canterbury West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Canterbury West.
Ticket office support is available at Canterbury West. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Canterbury West: Parking, WC.
Available at Canterbury West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Letchworth Garden City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Letchworth Garden City.
Wi-Fi is available at Letchworth Garden City.
Ticket office support is available at Letchworth Garden City.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Letchworth Garden City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Letchworth Garden City: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Letchworth Garden City: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is inside the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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