Hitchin to Croydon by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Hitchin to Croydon? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 65 kilometres.

Train cost between Hitchin and Croydon

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: £15.60

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • 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

  • Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Hitchin to Croydon daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Croydon on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 46 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:11: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:41: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:09: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:30: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 20 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Hitchin to Croydon

Trains can complete this route in as little as 1 hour and 2 minutes. The total distance travelled is 65 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Hitchin to Croydon trains

Tickets for travel to Croydon along this route are available for purchase 3 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Hitchin to Croydon

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Croydon city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Hitchin and Croydon by train?

The train journey from Hitchin to Croydon covers 65 kilometres in total.

How much does it cost to go from Hitchin to Croydon by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is £15.60. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Hitchin to Croydon?

Tickets for this journey become available 3 and a half months before the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Hitchin to Croydon by train?

The fastest journey time is 1 hour and 2 minutes.