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Science and Industry Museum
Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£90
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£90
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
3 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
3 h 19 m
Trains on 23 Sept
1
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 trains from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £400.
Distance: 215 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£113 Average Price | £400 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester:
A coach is £92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester costing on average £113.
A coach is £379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester costing on average £400.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Coach takes on average 3h 21m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (2h 59m by train vs 3h 30m by car). Tickets start at around £113 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Letchworth Garden City to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 Letchworth Garden City | 3h19 | 11:19 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 215 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 0:35 |
Last train 23:27 |
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Manchester Piccadilly -> Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Letchworth Garden City to Manchester trains use the Letchworth Garden City to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Victoria. Use this guide to compare Letchworth Garden City and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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