Letchworth Garden City to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Letchworth Garden City to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Letchworth Garden City to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:21 View journey
Last train 23:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 17m View journey
Distance (km) 259
Trains / day 22 View all
Cheapest journey US$145.57 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 34m
Train operators 5

Going from Letchworth Garden City to Preston by train

About to set off from Letchworth Garden City to Preston by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Letchworth Garden City and Preston

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: US$145.57

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

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  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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Letchworth Garden City to Preston train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Letchworth Garden City to Preston is at 00:54 and the last is at 23:51. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 00:21 and the last one is at 23:54. You can expect 22 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 40 minutes.

Average train travel time from Letchworth Garden City to Preston

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 17 minutes, travelling a total distance of 259 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Letchworth Garden City and Preston?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your Letchworth Garden City to Preston travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Preston.

FAQs about the train journey from Letchworth Garden City to Preston

Want to know more about your journey from Letchworth Garden City to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Letchworth Garden City to Preston is 259 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.