Letchworth Garden City train station first opened in 1903 and connects the world's first garden city to London's King's Cross station, the fastest service taking just 36 minutes. Rebuilt in 1912 the station was fashioned in an "arts and crafts" style, recognising this unique style the building is now Grade 2 listed. With regular services to both London and Cambridge with the combined lure of vast green spaces, strong sense of community and leisure facilities nearby Letchworth Garden City station is well positioned to serve commuters. For example, Letchworth Garden City to Cambridge with Great Northern takes on average 31 minutes whilst services to Stevenage take just 10 minutes.
With the station located in the heart of Letchworth within a few minutes, you can find yourself in the middle of the high street with ample shops, restaurants and hotels to suit any budget. If you're looking to explore the history of Letchworth there are several museums nearby including the International Garden Cities Exhibition, the Community Museum and the Spirella Building. The latter being a former corset factory which was restored in 1996 and is a popular wedding venue with a majestic ballroom and immaculately landscaped gardens.
Letchworth Garden City station recently featured on BBC2's Great British Train Journeys with Michael Portillo travelling from Letchworth Garden City to Herne Hill.
Day | Opening Hours |
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Weekdays | 06:10 - 20:00 |
Saturday | 07:00 - 19:30 |
Sunday | 09:00 - 17:10 |
Ticket Machine | Available |
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Staff help | Available |
Staffing level | Full time |
Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
Oyster topup | Unavailable |
Oyster validator | Unavailable |
Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Left Luggage | Unavailable |
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Left Luggage Website | http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk/lostproperty |
Shops | Available |
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Postbox | Unavailable |
Telephones | Available |
Telephone types | Coins and cards |
Station Buffet | Available |
Station Buffet notes | Refreshments available on platform 1 |
ATM | Unavailable |
Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets | Available |
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Toilets notes | WC's LOCATED ON PLATFORM 1 |
Showers | Unavailable |
Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi | Unavailable |
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WiFi notes | |
Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staff Help notes | Please contact the Helpline 0800 058 2844 before the day of travel to ensure arrangements are in place. |
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Customer help points | Unavailable |
CCTV | Available |
Cycle storage | Available |
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Cycle storage spaces | 96 |
Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
Cycle storage notes | Station entrance |
Cycle storage notes | <p>Owned by Euro Car Parks</p> |
Step-free access | Whole station |
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Step-free access notes | Lifts to all platforms. |
Ramps for train access | Available |
Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
Induction Loop | Available |
Accessible ticket machines | Available |
Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
Accessible taxis | unknown |
Accessible taxis notes | Accessible taxis are not available |
Letchworth has two platforms, with access to platform 2 via a footbridge or a lift.
Entering the station you will find a ticket hall, self service machines, newsagent and photo booth. Both platforms have sheltered waiting areas whilst on platform 1 you will also find a coffee shop and toilets.
Outside of the station there are pay and display parking spaces, cycle storage and a local taxi rank.
Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
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to Cambridge | Thameslink | 18:21 | 2 | On time |
to Brighton | Thameslink | 18:22 | 1 | Late |
to London Kings Cross | Thameslink | 18:30 | 1 | On time |
to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 18:34 | 1 | On time |
to Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 18:40 | 2 | On time |
Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
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from Cambridge | Thameslink | 18:21 | 1 | Late |
from London Kings Cross | Thameslink | 18:21 | 2 | On time |
from Royston | Thameslink | 18:29 | 1 | On time |
from Ely | Great Northern | 18:33 | 1 | On time |
from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 18:40 | 2 | On time |