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Outbound fromReading to Letchworth Garden City by train
It takes an average of 2h 0m to travel from Reading to Letchworth Garden City by train, over a distance of around 48 miles (77 km). There are normally 80 trains per day travelling from Reading to Letchworth Garden City and tickets for this journey start from £41 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:42 | |
| Departure station | Reading | |
| Arrival station | Letchworth Garden City | |
| Journey time | From 1h 40m | |
| Distance | 48 miles (77 km) | |
| Frequency | 80 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £41 | |
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How to travel from Reading to Letchworth Garden City by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Reading to Letchworth Garden City? Look no further.
You'll usually find 80 trains per day running between Reading and Letchworth Garden City, which usually take 2 hours to complete the 48 miles (77 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 40 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Letchworth Garden City by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Both Great Western Railway and Thameslink trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Reading to Letchworth Garden City start from £41.00 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Letchworth Garden City? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Letchworth Garden City
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Reading to Letchworth Garden City is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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