First train | 05:28 | |
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Last train | 22:27 | |
Departure station | Letchworth Garden City | |
Arrival station | Manchester | |
Journey time | From 3h 12m | |
Distance | 134 miles (215 km) | |
Frequency | 58 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £33.10 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, Great Northern, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
If you want to know more about the journey from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester by train is 4 hours 47 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours 12 minutes. You'll usually find 58 trains per day travelling the 134 miles (215 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way to Manchester. You'll be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway on your way to Manchester, as these are the main rail operators on this route.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Letchworth Garden City to Manchester start from £33.10 when you book in advance, so use our Journey Planner to view the latest prices. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard are also great ways to save.
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