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Trip Summary
12 trains operate daily from Cambridge to Letchworth Garden City. The train trip from Cambridge to Letchworth Garden City is usually about 28 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Great Northern train can get you there in as little as 24 minutes.
| Distance | 22 mi (35 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 24m |
| Lowest price | $15.35 |
| Trains per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Great Northern |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Cambridge to Letchworth Garden City?
2 train services operate from Cambridge to Letchworth Garden City. Great Northern usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northern | 6 | 0h 30m | $15.44 |
| Thameslink | 6 | 0h 27m | $15.39 |
Great Northern is a UK-based rail company that serves commuter towns north of London. The company is owned by Thameslink and offers a contemporary train fleet with complimentary WiFi. The company primarily serves towns such as Potters Bar, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, and Hitchin While standard-class seats can be hard to secure due to high demand at peak hours, first-class compartments offer a quieter, more peaceful journey.
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage within the regions of Kent, Surrey, and Hertfordshire, plus service to London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Cambridge to Letchworth Garden City. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Cambridge at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Cambridge to Letchworth Garden City.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Letchworth Garden City to Cambridge.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Cambridge?
Main departure station: Station Road
There is one train station in Cambridge.
All train stations in Cambridge:
Station Road
Where is the train station in Letchworth Garden City?
Main arrival station: Letchworth Garden City Train Station
Letchworth Garden City has one train station.
All train stations in Letchworth Garden City:
Letchworth Garden City Train Station
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