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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Hitchin
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
125 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Hitchin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Hitchin will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Brighton for Hitchin every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:562h08
Brighton07:04Hitchin
£591One-way
0 changes
03:122h38
Brighton05:50Hitchin
£601One-way
0 changes
04:562h08
Brighton07:04Hitchin
£591One-way
0 changes
03:122h38
Brighton05:50Hitchin
£601One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton to Hitchin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Hitchin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 125 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£51 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Brighton to Hitchin train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:40
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:12 Brighton | 2h38 | 05:50 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:56 Brighton | 2h08 | 07:04 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Hitchin
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Brighton to Hitchin run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 23:25 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express from Brighton to Hitchin trainsThameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Brighton and Hitchin from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southern
About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest Price
£54
Southern frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 59m
Cheapest Price
£23
Thameslink frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Gatwick Express
About
Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
£78
Gatwick Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack trolley service available on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.
FAQs: Brighton to Hitchin train
FAQs: Travel by train from Brighton to Hitchin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Hitchin.
Booking trains from Brighton to Hitchin in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Brighton to Hitchin is 125 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Hitchin can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £38, while the average price tends to be around £51.
Yes, there is a direct train between Brighton and Hitchin. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Hitchin is by coach, costing approximately £18.
The train journey from Brighton to Hitchin covers a distance of 125 km and takes approximately 2h 8m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Brighton to Hitchin leaves at 0:25.
The train station in Brighton that goes to Hitchin is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Hitchin station (HIT).
The last train from Brighton to Hitchin departs at 23:25.
Trains from Brighton to Hitchin run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Hitchin.
There is no night train service from Brighton to Hitchin.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Hitchin.
To get from Brighton to Hitchin, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Hitchin
Brighton
Hitchin
The major train station for departures in Brighton is Aldrington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aldrington for your trip from Brighton to Hitchin.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Subway
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
Dining
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main concourse
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Brighton
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Hitchin is Hitchin. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hitchin for your journey to Hitchin from Brighton.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 18:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop, Platform1 and Newsagent, Platform 2
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the the front of the station next to the night gate.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: WC available on Platform 1 and 2 Accessible Toilet Location - Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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