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Compare train for London to Hitchin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Hitchin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €9.

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Hitchin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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€15

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€26

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1h 1m

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31m

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1h 27m

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€18

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€26

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 7m

Average total duration

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37m

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30m

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1h 27m

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(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.0kg

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CO2 emissions

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Your own car or car rental

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Hitchin is a train with an average price of €15.
The fastest way to travel from London to Hitchin is by train with an average journey time of 31m.

Other travel options to Hitchin take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 57m.

Yes, you can take a train between London and Hitchin.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Hitchin among Omio's users.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Hitchin is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Hitchin:

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Hitchin costing on average €18.

The fastest way to travel from London to Hitchin is by train with an average journey time of 37m.

Other travel options to Hitchin take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 19m.

Yes, you can take a train between London and Hitchin.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Hitchin among Omio's users.

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from London to Hitchin

How to get from London to Hitchin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Hitchin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great NorthernC82667
    12:01 AM0h33
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:34 AMHitchin station (HIT)
    141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great NorthernC82667
    12:01 AM0h33
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:34 AMHitchin station (HIT)
    141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ThameslinkG88719
    5:12 AM0h30
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    5:42 AMHitchin station (HIT)
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great NorthernG26271
    12:31 AM0h39
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    1:10 AMHitchin station (HIT)
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkG88715
    1:36 AM0h42
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    2:18 AMHitchin station (HIT)
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkW45640
    12:46 AM0h48
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    1:34 AMHitchin station (HIT)
    141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Hitchin

Travel to Hitchin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Hitchin.

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You can travel between London and Hitchin by train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Hitchin is a train with an average price of €15.
The fastest way to travel from London to Hitchin is by train with an average journey time of 31m.

Other travel options to Hitchin take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 57m.

The distance from London to Hitchin is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Hitchin is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Hitchin as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Hitchin:
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Stevenage, A602 (Stevenage Railway Station).
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Hitchin station (HIT).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Hitchin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Hitchin by bus.
  • Travel with Thameslink, Great Northern, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Hitchin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Hitchin with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Great Northern.
Omio customers who travel from London to Hitchin often also extend their vacation to go to Cambridge, London St Pancras International (STP), Stevenage, Bristol, Finsbury Park (FPK). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hitchin and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hitchin to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Hitchin, 1 to 2 days are generally sufficient to explore its charming town center, historical sites like St Mary's Church, and enjoy local markets and cafes.

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