The average train between Edinburgh and Hitchin takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Hitchin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hitchin station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Edinburgh to Hitchin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hitchin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hitchin train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink and Great Northern.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hitchin is 484 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hitchin via York and Stevenage in around 4h 44m.