Letchworth parking and Travel info
Getting Here
Letchworth Garden City is situated in North Hertfordshire, 38 miles from the heart of London and 29 miles from the centre of Cambridge.
Letchworth is approximately 40 minutes’ drive from Luton Airport via the A505 and under an hour from Stansted Airport.
Letchworth by car
The town centre is easily accessible from junction 9 of the A1(M), which is just a 22 minute drive from junction 23 (South Mimms) of the M25.
The A505 offers an east west connection through Letchworth Garden City, linking the M1 at Luton with the M11 south of Cambridge. You can directions to the town centre from where you’re located using Google Maps. Please click here, enter your town or postcode, then click ‘Directions’.
Parking in Letchworth couldn’t be easier, with over 800 spaces available within the town centre alone. Click here to view your car parking options.
Letchworth by bus
Regular bus services run to and from Letchworth Garden City’s rural and residential areas and link with neighbouring towns such a Stevenage, Hitchin and Baldock. For up-to-date details, including times and routes, please visit Intalink, which gives transport information for the whole of Hertfordshire.
National Express coach service 787 calls at Letchworth on a route linking Heathrow Airport and Cambridge. Click here for timetables.
Letchworth by train
Letchworth Garden City Railway Station is just a few minutes’ walk from the main shopping area. Fast rail services run to and from London Kings Cross up to every 15 minutes during peak times with a journey time of as little as 28 minutes. Trains to and from Cambridge run up to every 30 minutes during peak times. Services from Letchworth also link directly with Moorgate via Hertford and Enfield.
King’s Cross services also serve Stevenage and Hitchin, giving connections to Peterborough and the north of England. For timetables and up-to-date service information, please click here.
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Independent Businesses in Letchworth
Letchworth Garden City has a huge array of independent businesses bringing colour and variety to the town. Shops include independent fashion retailers, gift shops, hair and beauty salons and great range of coffee shops and restaurants.
