The cheapest and fastest trains from Hitchin to Leyton
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hitchin to Leyton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hitchin to Leyton will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hitchin for Leyton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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 Leyton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hitchin to Leyton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 46 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£27 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hitchin to Leyton train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:26 Hitchin | 1h04 | 05:30 Leyton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hitchin to Leyton
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 05:19 |
Last train 23:41 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Hitchin to Leyton trainsThameslink trains will get you between Hitchin and Leyton from £26. 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 Leyton train

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Important Stations and Airports in Hitchin and Leyton
- 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
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Subway between platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use bus stop SN in High Road Leyton for eastbound services to Barking Use bus stop NA for westbound services to Walthamstow Central
- Metro: Leyton London Underground station (Central line) is approximately 23 minutes' walk away. Alternatively, please use London Buses routes 69 or 97
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