The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Letchworth Garden City
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
6 h 24 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
482 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Letchworth Garden City will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh 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 482 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 24 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Letchworth Garden City
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Letchworth Garden City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 482 km
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5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Letchworth Garden City train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Letchworth Garden City trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:48 Edinburgh | 6h24 | 11:12 Letchworth Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Letchworth Garden City
Trains from Edinburgh to Letchworth Garden City run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £26 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 19:58. The fastest train covers the 482 km distance in 4h 42m.
Distance 482 km |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 04:22 |
Last train 19:58 |
Train companies: LNER, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo from Edinburgh to Letchworth Garden City trainsLNER, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo trains will get you between Edinburgh and Letchworth Garden City from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Letchworth Garden City train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Letchworth Garden City
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- 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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