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Outbound fromLetchworth Garden City to Cardiff Central by train
It takes an average of 4h 29m to travel from Letchworth Garden City to Cardiff Central by train, over a distance of around 131 miles (211 km). There are normally 28 trains per day travelling from Letchworth Garden City to Cardiff Central and tickets for this journey start from £36 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:20 | |
| Departure station | Letchworth Garden City | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Central | |
| Journey time | From 3h 10m | |
| Distance | 131 miles (211 km) | |
| Frequency | 28 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £36 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Northern, Thameslink |
Taking the train from Letchworth Garden City to Cardiff Central in 3 hours 10 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Letchworth Garden City to Cardiff Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 29 minutes to travel the 131 miles (211 km) from Letchworth Garden City to Cardiff Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 28 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Thameslink or CrossCountry to Cardiff Central. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Letchworth Garden City to Cardiff Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £36.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Cardiff Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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