The average train between Exeter and Hitchin takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Hitchin station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Exeter to Hitchin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Hitchin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Exeter to Hitchin train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Exeter and Hitchin is 263.2 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hitchin via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 13m.