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Compare train and bus for Peterborough to Hitchin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Hitchin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Hitchin:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Peterborough to Hitchin costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Hitchin take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
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How to get from Peterborough to Hitchin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Peterborough to Hitchin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:24 AM0h46Peterborough11:10 AMHitchin$231One-way0 transfers
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10:24 AM0h46Peterborough11:10 AMHitchin$231One-way0 transfers
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10:24 AM0h46Peterborough11:10 AMHitchin$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Hitchin:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Peterborough to Hitchin costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Hitchin take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Hitchin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Hitchin station (HIT).
- Buses mostly depart from Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station and arrive in Stevenage, A602 (Stevenage Railway Station).
- Travel with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Great Northern to go to Hitchin by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Hitchin by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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