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The average train between Edinburgh and Hitchin takes 4h 59m 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 59m
Duration
358 mi
Distance
£153
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Hitchintrain train Peterborough - Horsham / ...
4h 43m
£131–180

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 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink8h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 40m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 40m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 40m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 40m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 40m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 40m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Hitchin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 358.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hitchin, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hitchin via Peterborough in around 4h 43m.

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