The cheapest and fastest trains from Hitchin to Northampton
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hitchin to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hitchin to Northampton will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 4 trains that leave Hitchin for Northampton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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 Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hitchin to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 54 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£69 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hitchin to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Hitchin to Northampton trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:41 Hitchin | 2h14 | 11:55 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 19 November | |||||
![]() | 04:41 Hitchin | 2h13 | 06:54 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:56 Hitchin | 2h29 | 07:25 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hitchin to Northampton
Trains from Hitchin to Northampton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:27 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Hitchin to Northampton trainsThameslink trains will get you between Hitchin and Northampton from £11. 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 Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hitchin to Northampton 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 Northampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hitchin and Northampton
- 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 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
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