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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 London to Letchworth Garden City will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Thu 12 Nov, we found 5 trains from London to Letchworth Garden City, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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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Trains from London to Letchworth Garden City run on average 9 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 27m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London to Letchworth Garden City.
The table below shows live departures for London to Letchworth Garden City trains for today, Wednesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C18661 | On time 21:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h56 | 22:02 Letchworth Garden City station (LET) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77096 | On time 21:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h27 | 21:45 Letchworth Garden City station (LET) | 0 changesdirect | |
C10179 | On time 21:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h53 | 22:29 Letchworth Garden City station (LET) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77102 | On time 21:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h27 | 22:15 Letchworth Garden City station (LET) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18624 | On time 22:06 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h54 | 23:00 Letchworth Garden City station (LET) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77116 | On time 23:12 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h27 | 23:39 Letchworth Garden City station (LET) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32935+ GN035000 | On time 23:16 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h17 | 0:33 Letchworth Garden City station (LET) | 1 change | |
W32936+ GN037200 | On time 23:46 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h03 | 0:49 Letchworth Garden City station (LET) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 12 November | |||||
![]() | 8:05 London | 0h56 | 9:01 Letchworth Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:16 London | 0h45 | 16:01 Letchworth Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:54 London | 0h37 | 19:31 Letchworth Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:01 London | 0h38 | 19:39 Letchworth Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
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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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London to Letchworth Garden City trains use the London Waterloo to Letchworth Garden City station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Letchworth Garden City train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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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