The average train between Hitchin and Reading takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Hitchin to Reading. 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 20 minutes between Hitchin and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Reading station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Hitchin to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Hitchin to Reading train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hitchin and Reading is 72.4 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 30m.
