Train Edinburgh to Hitchin from £133 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Hitchin takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. 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.

4h 55m
Duration: 358 mi
Distance: £133
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 44m

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Edinburgh to Hitchin train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 4:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:31 PM → 5:10 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 7:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 8:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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