Edinburgh to Hitchin by train

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Overview: trains from Edinburgh to Hitchin

Find the key information for travelling by train from Edinburgh 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 05:48 View journey
Last train 23:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 13m View journey
Distance (km) 484
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey US$117.00 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 44m
Train operators 8

Explore Edinburgh to Hitchin by train

Thinking about travelling from Edinburgh to Hitchin by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Edinburgh to Hitchin

Getting from Edinburgh to Hitchin by rail typically costs US$117.00, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel from Edinburgh to Hitchin

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:48 and the last departure is 22:00. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:48 and the last train leaves at 23:15. On average, a total of 27 trains make this journey each day.

Travel time and distance between Edinburgh and Hitchin

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 13 minutes, covering a total of 484 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Edinburgh and Hitchin?

You can secure tickets for travel between Edinburgh and Hitchin up to 4 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making your Edinburgh to Hitchin travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Hitchin.

FAQs about the train journey from Edinburgh to Hitchin

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

The total journey from Edinburgh to Hitchin is 484 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.