The cheapest and fastest trains from Hitchin to Coventry
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hitchin to Coventry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hitchin to Coventry will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hitchin for Coventry 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 99 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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 Hitchin to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hitchin to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 99 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£58 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hitchin to Coventry train times
The table below shows live departures for Hitchin to Coventry trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:30 Hitchin | 2h55 | 10:25 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
![]() | 04:56 Hitchin | 3h32 | 08:28 Coventry | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hitchin to Coventry
Trains from Hitchin to Coventry run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 99 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 04:11 |
Last train 22:53 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Hitchin to Coventry trainsThameslink trains will get you between Hitchin and Coventry from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hitchin to Coventry train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hitchin to Coventry 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 Coventry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hitchin and Coventry
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2/3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Yes , Located on platform 1 , these toilets are operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle Hub off main concourse 144 spaces 59 cycle hoops at the end of platform 1 , 2x spaces per hoop = 118 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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