Letchworth Garden City station
Station Road
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 3AN
Letchworth Garden City Station can be found on Station Road in Letchworth Garden City as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Letchworth Garden City Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Welcome to Letchworth Garden City, a quaint town known as the birthplace of the Garden City movement. Its train station is more than just a transit point; it's an inviting gateway for travelers seeking scenic countryside views and historical exploration. Whether you're planning a quick commute or a leisurely exploration, Letchworth Garden City station can connect you to popular destinations and offer a seamless travel experience.
Letchworth Garden City train station is equipped with an array of facilities aimed at ensuring a comfortable journey. The ticket office is conveniently open throughout the week, accommodating early birds with opening hours from 06:10 am on weekdays. There are also ticket machines, including those that cater to disabled passengers, ensuring accessibility for all travelers.
This station is categorized as a Category A station, offering step-free access throughout, so you’re ensured smooth mobility from the station entrance to the platforms. The station staff is readily available to provide assistance, making it a reliable choice for travelers who might need a helping hand. With facilities like Disabled Persons Railcard-friendly ticket machines, the station truly caters to diverse needs.
Traveling beyond Letchworth Garden City is straightforward and convenient. Just outside the station, you'll find taxis ready to whisk you away. For those preferring bus travel, information about local services is easily accessible. Additionally, should you require it, rail replacement services are available, keeping disruptions to your journey minimal.
Letchworth Garden City train station is a hub connecting you to bustling locales and serene escapes alike. Fancy a trip to the capital? Frequent trains can take you directly to various London stations, including Kings Cross and St Pancras International. For a touch of university charm, why not hop on a train to Cambridge? The choices are plentiful, with routes also leading to Hitchin, Welwyn Garden City, and beyond.
If the seaside calls, Brighton is also within reach, making for a delightful day out by the coast. Every destination offers something unique, ensuring an enriching experience for every traveler.
Travel is as much about the journey as it is the destination. With Letchworth Garden City station's excellent facilities and connections, planning your next adventure becomes an experience in itself. Book your tickets today, and embrace the art of travel with ease and confidence.
In a world that's ever-moving, the journey from Letchworth Garden City train station can provide calm and convenience amidst the hustle and bustle. Why wait? Catch the next train to your next adventure, and see where the tracks take you!
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| Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. | ||||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcards | |||||||
| Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcard validators | Yes | ||||||
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||
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| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer help points | Yes | ||
| Customer services notes | None | ||
| Luggage storage | No | ||
| Lost property | None | ||
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |
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| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Assistance Meeting Point is inside the booking office. |
| Ticket barriers and gates | Yes |
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Ramp for train access | Yes A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available between the first and last trains of the day. Alternatively, you can also arrange assistance by:
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Letchworth Garden City |
| Seating area | Yes |
| Wheelchairs available | Yes |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Located at the front of the station |
| Accessible spaces | 1 |
| Accessible car park equipment | No |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | |
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
| Helpline | Staff are available at this station at all times for providing assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Assistance can be provided unbooked (turn up and go) or pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel. Whether you pre book assistance or travel unbooked, please contact a member of staff on arrival. We recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train. For further information on assisted travel please see: |
| Toilets | Yes Located on platform 1. |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Letchworth Garden City |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Station car park | |||
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| Operator | APCOA Parking UK | ||
| Car Parking Availability |
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| Spaces | 107 | ||
| Accessible spaces | 1 | ||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
| Car park CCTV | No | ||
| Parking charges | Free car parking available | ||
| Refreshment Facilities | Available |
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| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | Available |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 184 Located by the station entrance. Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | Yes |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location. |
Located outside the front of the station. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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| from Cambridge | Thameslink | 05:20 | 1 | On time |
| from Royston | Great Northern | 05:28 | 1 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 05:44 | 2 | On time |
| from Cambridge | Thameslink | 05:50 | 1 | On time |
| from Cambridge | Great Northern | 05:59 | 1 | On time |
| from Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 06:03 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 04:54 | 1 | On time |
| to Brighton | Thameslink | 05:21 | 1 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 05:28 | 1 | On time |
| to Cambridge | Great Northern | 05:44 | 2 | On time |
| to Brighton | Thameslink | 05:51 | 1 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 05:59 | 1 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 06:03 | 1 | On time |