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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
£59
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester 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 Leicester to Letchworth Garden City will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leicester 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 96 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Letchworth Garden City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 96 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£59 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Letchworth Garden City trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:18 Leicester | 2h44 | 11:02 Letchworth Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Leicester to Letchworth Garden City run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 0:40 |
Last train 22:27 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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 Leicester 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 Leicester to Letchworth Garden City trains use the Leicester to Letchworth Garden City station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Letchworth Garden City train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, 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.
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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