The cheapest and fastest trains from Downham Market to Letchworth Garden City
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Downham Market 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 Downham Market to Letchworth Garden City will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 5 trains that leave Downham Market for Letchworth Garden City every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










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Journey information
Overview: Train from Downham Market to Letchworth Garden City
Trains from Downham Market to Letchworth Garden City run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 18:24. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 18:24 |
Train companies: Great Northern from Downham Market to Letchworth Garden City trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Downham Market and Letchworth Garden City from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Downham Market to Letchworth Garden City train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Downham Market 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Downham Market and Letchworth Garden City
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 17:00 Saturday 07:10 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via the street and a level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: WC located on platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platforms 1 and 2. Access to the waiting shelter on platform 1 is not step free
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 17:10
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops are located at front of station
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