Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD)

Showing times and prices for 15 Jul

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£19

Fastest journey

39 m

Average duration

58 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Hitchin station (HIT) for Farringdon (ZFD) 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 49 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.

  • Great NorthernC10174+ThameslinkC09999
    9:331h28
    Hitchin station (HIT)
    11:01Farringdon (ZFD)
    £91One-way
    1 change
  • Great NorthernC82687+ThameslinkW32966
    9:051h04
    Hitchin station (HIT)
    10:09Farringdon (ZFD)
    £201One-way
    1 change
  • ThameslinkW45489
    9:250h39
    Hitchin station (HIT)
    10:04Farringdon (ZFD)
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • ThameslinkW32889
    9:090h40
    Hitchin station (HIT)
    9:49Farringdon (ZFD)
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • ThameslinkW32889+Great NorthernC18494+TubeTube from Moorgate to Farringdon
    9:091h10
    Hitchin station (HIT)
    10:19Farringdon (ZFD)
    £221One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £9.

Distance: 49 km

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Coach

£16

Average Price

£16

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 55m

Average total duration

1h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great NorthernC18605+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street · Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon
On time
6:20 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h40
8:00 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
ThameslinkW45468
On time
6:25 Hitchin station (HIT)
0h39
7:04 Farringdon (ZFD)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45468+Great NorthernC18538+TubeTube from Moorgate to Farringdon
On time
6:25 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h08
7:33 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
Great NorthernC82672+ThameslinkG28285
On time
6:35 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h06
7:41 Farringdon (ZFD)
1 change
ThameslinkW32911+Great NorthernC18526+TubeTube from Moorgate to Farringdon
On time
6:39 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h10
7:49 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
ThameslinkW32911
On time
6:39 Hitchin station (HIT)
0h40
7:19 Farringdon (ZFD)
0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC18603+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street · Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon
On time
6:50 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h40
8:30 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
Great NorthernC82674+ThameslinkW45426
On time
7:05 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h04
8:09 Farringdon (ZFD)
1 change
ThameslinkW32881
On time
7:09 Hitchin station (HIT)
0h40
7:49 Farringdon (ZFD)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32881+Great NorthernC18586+TubeTube from Moorgate to Farringdon
On time
7:09 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h07
8:16 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
ThameslinkW32881+Great NorthernC93024+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street · Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon
On time
7:09 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h26
8:35 Farringdon (ZFD)
3 changes
Great NorthernC18602+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street · Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon
On time
7:20 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h40
9:00 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
Great NorthernC18602 · C18554+TubeTube from Moorgate to Farringdon
On time
7:20 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h20
8:40 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
ThameslinkG28268
On time
7:25 Hitchin station (HIT)
0h39
8:04 Farringdon (ZFD)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkG28268+Great NorthernC10115+TubeTube from Moorgate to Farringdon
On time
7:25 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h03
8:28 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
Great NorthernC82676+ThameslinkW32949
On time
7:35 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h04
8:39 Farringdon (ZFD)
1 change
ThameslinkW32903+Great NorthernC93029+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street · Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon
On time
7:39 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h28
9:07 Farringdon (ZFD)
3 changes
ThameslinkW32903+Great NorthernC18585+TubeTube from Moorgate to Farringdon
On time
7:39 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h07
8:46 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
ThameslinkW32903
On time
7:39 Hitchin station (HIT)
0h40
8:19 Farringdon (ZFD)
0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC18615+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street · Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon
On time
7:50 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h40
9:30 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
ThameslinkW45401
On time
7:55 Hitchin station (HIT)
0h39
8:34 Farringdon (ZFD)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW45401+Great NorthernC10139+TubeTube from Moorgate to Farringdon
On time
7:55 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h03
8:58 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
Great NorthernC82678+ThameslinkG28291
On time
8:05 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h06
9:11 Farringdon (ZFD)
1 change
ThameslinkW32880
On time
8:09 Hitchin station (HIT)
0h40
8:49 Farringdon (ZFD)
0 changesdirect
ThameslinkW32880+Great NorthernC93032+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street · Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon
On time
8:09 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h25
9:34 Farringdon (ZFD)
3 changes
ThameslinkW32880+Great NorthernC18527+TubeTube from Moorgate to Farringdon
On time
8:09 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h10
9:19 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
Great NorthernC18616+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street · Tube from London Liverpool Street to Farringdon
On time
8:20 Hitchin station (HIT)
1h40
10:00 Farringdon (ZFD)
2 changes
ThameslinkW45391
On time
8:25 Hitchin station (HIT)
0h39
9:04 Farringdon (ZFD)
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD)

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Trains from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:11, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 38m.

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
Distance
49 km
Average train duration
39m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
38m
First train
3:11
Last train
23:25
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
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

Train companies: Thameslink from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) trainsThameslink trains will get you between Hitchin station (HIT) and Farringdon (ZFD) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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
38m
Cheapest Price
£9
Thameslink frequency
7 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
Family area

FAQs: Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) 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 Farringdon (ZFD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £16.
The train journey from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) covers a distance of 49 km and takes approximately 38m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) is 49 km.
The first train from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) leaves at 3:11.
The last train from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) departs at 23:25.
Trains from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD).
Yes, there is a direct train between Hitchin station (HIT) and Farringdon (ZFD). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
To get from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD).
The cheapest way to get from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) is by train, costing approximately £9.
Booking trains from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Hitchin to Farringdon offers a mix of urban and rural views, passing through picturesque countryside and suburban landscapes before entering the bustling city of London.
Yes, a day trip from Hitchin to Farringdon is feasible with a travel time of 38m and a distance of 49 km. Trains run 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD).

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Important Stations and Airports in Hitchin station (HIT) and Farringdon (ZFD)

Most Hitchin station (HIT) to Farringdon (ZFD) trains use the Hitchin to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Hitchin station (HIT) and Farringdon (ZFD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Hitchin
Arrival train stations in London
HitchinHitchin station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9ULWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Hitchin from Hitchin city centre

Bus98, 97, 97B · 12m · £2 · every ~4 min
97, 98, 97B · 17m · £4 · every ~4 min

Hitchin train station facilities and services

Hitchin has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Hitchin.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Hitchin. ATMs are available at Hitchin.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Hitchin.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Hitchin: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Hitchin: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Hitchin: 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.

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