What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hitchin?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hitchin is to fly which costs £35 - £110 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hitchin?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hitchin is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Hitchin?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at West Hill via Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Hitchin?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Hitchin via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Hitchin?

The distance between Edinburgh and Hitchin is 361 miles. The road distance is 338.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Hitchin without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hitchin without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 4h 42m and costs £80 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Hitchin?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Hitchin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Hitchin bus from?

Edinburgh to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Hitchin train from?

Edinburgh to Hitchin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Hitchin?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hitchin is to train via Peterborough which takes 4h 42m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 9h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Hitchin bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Hitchin train arrive?

Edinburgh to Hitchin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Hitchin?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Hitchin is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Edinburgh to Hitchin.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Hitchin?

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Where can I stay near Hitchin?

There are 931+ hotels available in Hitchin.

Edinburgh to Hitchin - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Hitchin by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Hitchintrain Peterborough - Horsham / ...
4h 42m
£85–180
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4h 1m
£36–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 598 / ...
9h 52m
£70–164
Drive 336.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hitchincar 336.4 mi
6h 17m
£83–120
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Stevenagetrain
5h 20m
£76–127
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Hitchintrain
4h 17m
£106–272
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Hitchintrain
4h 28m
£98–280
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hitchintrain
4h 31m
£64–164
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Hitchintrain
4h 31m
£52–140
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
4h 49m
£53–124
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Hitchintrain
5h 8m
£68–210

Edinburgh to Hitchin by train

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Distance: 358.4 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hitchin, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hitchin via Peterborough in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway twice daily. Tickets cost £60–160 and the journey takes 8h.

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