The average train between Hitchin and Basingstoke takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hitchin to Basingstoke. 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 30 minutes between Hitchin and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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1h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hitchin to Basingstoke? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Hitchin to Basingstoke train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Basingstoke train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Hitchin to Basingstoke train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Hitchin and Basingstoke is 94.3 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Basingstoke via Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park station, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, and Clapham Junction in around 1h 42m.