The average train between Hitchin and Edinburgh takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin to Edinburgh. 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 Hitchin and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Hitchin to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Hitchin to Edinburgh train tickets online with Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Hitchin and Edinburgh is 484 km. The road distance is 577 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough in around 5h 15m.