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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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Letchworth Garden City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, and a coach costs an average of £53.
Distance: 117 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Letchworth Garden City trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:28 Swindon | 2h11 | 7:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:03 Swindon | 2h06 | 8:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:29 Swindon | 2h10 | 8:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:10 Swindon | 1h59 | 9:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:40 Swindon | 1h59 | 9:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:10 Swindon | 1h59 | 10:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:40 Swindon | 1h59 | 10:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:15 Swindon | 1h54 | 11:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:41 Swindon | 1h58 | 11:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:10 Swindon | 1h59 | 12:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:42 Swindon | 1h57 | 12:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:20 Swindon | 1h49 | 13:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:40 Swindon | 1h59 | 13:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:20 Swindon | 1h49 | 14:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:40 Swindon | 1h59 | 14:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:11 Swindon | 1h58 | 15:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:41 Swindon | 1h58 | 15:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:11 Swindon | 1h58 | 16:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:41 Swindon | 1h58 | 16:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:19 Swindon | 1h50 | 17:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:41 Swindon | 1h58 | 17:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:11 Swindon | 1h58 | 18:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:41 Swindon | 1h58 | 18:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:12 Swindon | 1h57 | 19:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:41 Swindon | 1h58 | 19:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:11 Swindon | 1h58 | 20:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:41 Swindon | 1h58 | 20:39 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:11 Swindon | 1h58 | 21:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:20 Swindon | 1h49 | 22:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:19 Swindon | 1h50 | 23:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
![]() | 22:05 Swindon | 2h04 | 0:09 Letchworth Garden City | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
![]() | 4:28 Swindon | 2h41 | 7:09 Letchworth Garden City | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Swindon to Letchworth Garden City run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:06, the last at 19:11. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 1:06 |
Last train 19:11 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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 Swindon 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 Swindon to Letchworth Garden City trains use the Swindon to Letchworth Garden City station pair. Use this guide to compare Swindon and Letchworth Garden City train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Swindon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Swindon.
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon. ATMs are available at Swindon.
Ticket office support is available at Swindon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.
Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, 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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