Birmingham to Hitchin by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Hitchin

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Hitchin, 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 05:19 View journey
Last train 22:30 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 22m View journey
Distance (km) 126
Trains / day 56 View all
Cheapest journey US$84.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 3m
Train operators 9

Explore Birmingham to Hitchin by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Birmingham to Hitchin aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Birmingham and Hitchin

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$84.00, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Birmingham to Hitchin departure timetable

On this route, 56 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Birmingham at 05:19 and the last leaving at 21:18 during the week.

For weekend travel to Hitchin, the earliest departure is at 05:22 and the last one is at 22:30. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 16 minutes.

Average train travel time from Birmingham to Hitchin

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 22 minutes, travelling a total distance of 126 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Birmingham and Hitchin?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 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.

Learn more about train travel from Birmingham to Hitchin

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Birmingham and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Hitchin city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Hitchin

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

The trip from Birmingham to Hitchin covers a distance of 126 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

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.