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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.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Letchworth Garden City
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£89
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£98
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
2 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
2 h 39 m
Trains on 20 Sept
23
Distance
135 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby 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 Derby to Letchworth Garden City will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
Fast trains
To travel from Derby to Letchworth Garden City you need to make at least 3 changes.
7:573h23Derby11:20Letchworth Garden City£891One-way1 change- 8:543h26Derby12:20Letchworth Garden City£891One-way1 change
- 9:543h26Derby13:20Letchworth Garden City£891One-way1 change
- 11:262h54Derby14:20Letchworth Garden City£891One-way1 change
- 12:262h54Derby15:20Letchworth Garden City£891One-way1 change
- 17:472h33Derby20:20Letchworth Garden City£1061One-way3 changes
- 9:452h35Derby12:20Letchworth Garden City£1061One-way3 changes
- 8:432h37Derby11:20Letchworth Garden City£1061One-way3 changes
14:352h45Derby17:20Letchworth Garden City£1241One-way3 changes- 12:332h47Derby15:20Letchworth Garden City£1241One-way3 changes
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Train companies: east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Letchworth Garden City trainseast_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Letchworth Garden City. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average east_midlands_trains Duration
2h 30m
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£89
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Complete guide to Letchworth Garden City
Things to do in Letchworth Garden City
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.
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North Hertfordshire Museum
Gallery and museum in a Victorian house showing local history, artworks and exhibitions about Hitchin and North Hertfordshire.
British Schools Museum
Family-friendly transport museum with working heritage buses, displays and event days at a preserved depot near Letchworth.
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Broadway Gardens
Formal town-centre gardens with broad lawns, flowerbeds and event space, ideal for understanding the garden city plan on foot.
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Broadway
Central shopping street and civic axis lined with early planned buildings, useful for seeing the town’s distinctive layout and architecture.
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Howard Park and Gardens
Riverside nature reserve and walking area with chalk stream habitat, wetlands and easy paths close to the town centre.
Hertfordshire Clangers
A Hertfordshire staple of sausages wrapped in suet pastry and baked. A hearty county dish linked with local farming and traditional home cooking.
Hertfordshire Meat Turnovers
Small triangular pastries filled with meat and onion, once common in Hertfordshire kitchens and markets as a portable savoury snack.
Watercress Soup
Tender local watercress served in a peppery soup. The county is long associated with watercress growing, making this a classic regional dish.
L'Artista
Popular Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, meze and warm service in a relaxed modern setting.
The Fox at Willian
Stylish Indian restaurant serving classic curries and tandoori dishes in a smart yet comfortable atmosphere.
The Broadway Hotel
Reliable pub venue for British favourites, cask ales and casual meals in a central historic Garden City setting.
Pound sterling (£)
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.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
FAQs: Derby to Letchworth Garden City train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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.
The train distance from Derby to Letchworth Garden City is 135 km.
The first train from Derby to Letchworth Garden City leaves at 4:54.
The last train from Derby to Letchworth Garden City departs at 21:27.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Derby to Letchworth Garden City.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Derby to Letchworth Garden City.
To get from Derby to Letchworth Garden City, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Derby to Letchworth Garden City.
Booking trains from Derby to Letchworth Garden City in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Derby to Letchworth Garden City passes through a mixture of urban areas and pleasant countryside, offering views of the Midlands and the scenic landscapes of Hertfordshire, making parts of the trip quite picturesque.
In Letchworth Garden City, you can enjoy a film at Broadway Cinema or explore contemporary art at the Broadway Gallery. Attend cultural events at the Letchworth Arts Centre or enjoy a round of golf at the scenic Letchworth Golf Club. Discover the unique urban planning of the area through a guided walking tour. Visit the Letchworth Garden City Heritage Museum to learn about its history, enjoy interactive experiences at Standalone Farm, or relax in Norton Common and Howard Park and Gardens. Additionally, explore the International Garden Cities Exhibition to understand the garden city movement's global impact.
A visit of 1 to 2 days is typically sufficient to explore Letchworth Garden City and enjoy its unique garden city layout, local parks, and attractions.
Yes, you can take the train from Derby to Letchworth Garden City.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Letchworth Garden City
Most Derby to Letchworth Garden City trains use the Derby to Letchworth Garden City station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Letchworth Garden City train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Derby
Arrival train stations in Letchworth Garden City
Which Derby station do trains to Letchworth Garden City leave from?
Trains from Derby to Letchworth Garden City leave from Derby. The station is 1 km from Derby city centre at Derby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU.
DerbyDerby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU+44 3457125678
City-centre transport
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus70A · 4m
Sky · 4m · £2 · every ~14 min
U1, Dp1 · 10m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Derby train station facilities and services
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Letchworth Garden City station do trains from Derby arrive at?
Trains from Derby to Letchworth Garden City arrive at Letchworth Garden City. Letchworth Garden City is from Letchworth Garden City city centre.
Letchworth Garden CityLetchworth Garden City station, Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3AN
City-centre transport
Getting to Letchworth Garden City from Letchworth Garden City city centre
Bus96A · 48m
Letchworth Garden City train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Letchworth Garden City.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Letchworth Garden City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Letchworth Garden City.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Letchworth Garden City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Letchworth Garden City: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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