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Trip Overview

The average train between Hitchin and Cardiff takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Hitchin to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 13m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hitchin to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Hitchin and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 58m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 59m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 59m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 59m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 59m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 55m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 59m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 35m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 59m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 59m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 59m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 59m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hitchin to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from Hitchin to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Hitchin, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Hitchin to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 12m.

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