Letchworth Garden City to Manchester train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 22 Jun

Cheapest price

£140

Average price

£149

Fastest journey

3 h 20 m

Average duration

3 h 27 m

Trains per day

34

Distance

215 km

Cheap tickets

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 £149 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £140.

Fast trains

To travel from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Great Northern
    5:283h37
    Letchworth Garden City
    9:05Manchester
    £1401One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Northern
    6:453h20
    Letchworth Garden City
    10:05Manchester
    £1401One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Northern
    7:453h20
    Letchworth Garden City
    11:05Manchester
    £1401One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Northern
    8:453h20
    Letchworth Garden City
    12:05Manchester
    £1401One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Northern
    9:273h38
    Letchworth Garden City
    13:05Manchester
    £1401One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Letchworth Garden City to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £116.

Distance: 215 km

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£120

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3h 23m

Average total duration

2h 53m

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Live departures

Letchworth Garden City to Manchester train times

The table below shows live departures for Letchworth Garden City to Manchester trains for today, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Northern21:27 Letchworth Garden City
4h12
1:39 Manchester2 changes
Great Northern22:27 Letchworth Garden City
5h08
3:35 Manchester2 changes
Monday 22 June
Great Northern2:03 Letchworth Garden City
7h05
9:08 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern5:28 Letchworth Garden City
3h37
9:05 Manchester2 changes
Great Northern6:30 Letchworth Garden City
3h40
10:10 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern6:45 Letchworth Garden City
3h20
10:05 Manchester2 changes
Great Northern7:30 Letchworth Garden City
4h19
11:49 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern7:45 Letchworth Garden City
3h20
11:05 Manchester2 changes
Great Northern8:30 Letchworth Garden City
4h19
12:49 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern8:45 Letchworth Garden City
3h20
12:05 Manchester2 changes
Thameslink9:10 Letchworth Garden City
4h39
13:49 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern9:27 Letchworth Garden City
3h38
13:05 Manchester2 changes
Thameslink10:10 Letchworth Garden City
4h39
14:49 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern10:28 Letchworth Garden City
3h37
14:05 Manchester2 changes
Thameslink11:10 Letchworth Garden City
4h39
15:49 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern11:25 Letchworth Garden City
3h40
15:05 Manchester2 changes
Thameslink12:10 Letchworth Garden City
4h39
16:49 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern12:27 Letchworth Garden City
3h38
16:05 Manchester2 changes
Thameslink13:10 Letchworth Garden City
4h00
17:10 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern13:27 Letchworth Garden City
3h38
17:05 Manchester2 changes
Thameslink14:10 Letchworth Garden City
4h00
18:10 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern14:25 Letchworth Garden City
3h40
18:05 Manchester2 changes
Thameslink15:10 Letchworth Garden City
4h00
19:10 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern15:27 Letchworth Garden City
3h37
19:04 Manchester2 changes
Thameslink16:10 Letchworth Garden City
4h00
20:10 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern16:28 Letchworth Garden City
3h37
20:05 Manchester2 changes
Thameslink17:10 Letchworth Garden City
4h39
21:49 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern17:28 Letchworth Garden City
3h37
21:05 Manchester2 changes
Thameslink18:10 Letchworth Garden City
4h48
22:58 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern18:27 Letchworth Garden City
3h38
22:05 Manchester2 changes
Thameslink19:10 Letchworth Garden City
4h10
23:20 Manchester3 changes
Great Northern19:28 Letchworth Garden City
3h40
23:08 Manchester2 changes
Great Northern20:27 Letchworth Garden City
8h16
4:43 Manchester3 changes

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Avanti West Coast as well as Transpennine Express, Thameslink, Great Northern and more offer trains services from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester.
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, Thameslink or Great Northern to find the best option for your trip from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester

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Trains from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 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 3h 19m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Distance
215 km
Average train duration
2h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
£57
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
3h 19m
First train
0:35
Last train
23:27
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
7 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Thameslink, Great Northern from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Thameslink, Great Northern trains will get you between Letchworth Garden City and Manchester from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 19m
Cheapest Price
£84
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Transpennine Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
£158
Thameslink frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Great Northern

About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 20m
Cheapest Price
£140
Great Northern frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone

FAQs: Letchworth Garden City to Manchester train

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £57, while the average price tends to be around £77.
The train journey from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester covers a distance of 215 km and takes approximately 3h 19m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester is 215 km.
The first train from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester leaves at 0:35.
The last train from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester departs at 23:27.
Trains from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester.
To get from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
There is no night train service from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester.
The train station in Letchworth Garden City that goes to Manchester is Letchworth Garden City station (LET), and it arrives at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
The cheapest way to get from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester is by coach, costing approximately £17.
Booking trains from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. Travellers can enjoy views of the rolling countryside, charming small towns, and industrial landscapes, especially as the route passes through areas like the Chiltern Hills and the Peak District.
A day trip from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 19m each way. However, trains run 4 times per day.
In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.
A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.
Yes, you can take the train from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester.

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Important Stations and Airports in Letchworth Garden City and Manchester

Letchworth Garden City
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Letchworth Garden City is Letchworth Garden City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Letchworth Garden City for your trip from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 17:10
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platform 1
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platform 2
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage location: Station entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Letchworth Garden City
  • Onward travel information: Bus stops are located at front of station
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