4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Harlow to Hitchin
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harlow to Hitchin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harlow to Hitchin will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 trains that leave Harlow 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 32 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Harlow to Hitchin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harlow to Hitchin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 32 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£43 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Harlow to Hitchin train times
The table below shows live departures for Harlow to Hitchin trains for tomorrow, Saturday 31 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:18 Harlow | 2h19 | 06:37 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:09 Harlow | 1h58 | 10:07 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harlow to Hitchin
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Harlow to Hitchin run on average 4 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 00:28 |
Last train 22:25 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Harlow to Hitchin trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Harlow and Hitchin from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Harlow to Hitchin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harlow to Hitchin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hitchin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Harlow and Hitchin
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Accessible (radar key) toilet on concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room can be found on the bridge.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within building and forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station forecourt
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: cycle spaces on station frontage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on A1184 Cambridge Road
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop, Platform1 and Newsagent, Platform 2
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: WC available on Platform 1 and 2 Accessible Toilet Location - Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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