The average train between Reading and Hitchin takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading 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 every 20 minutes between Reading and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hitchin station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Reading to Hitchin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hitchin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Reading to Hitchin train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Hitchin is 72.4 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Hitchin via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 39m.
