The average train between Edinburgh and Hitchin takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. 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 Stevenage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Edinburgh to Hitchin train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hitchin train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hitchin train tickets online with Lumo, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hitchin is 484 km. The road distance is 590 km.
Lumo operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stevenage 5 times a day. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 55m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route twice daily.