The cheapest and fastest trains from Hitchin to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hitchin to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hitchin to Nottingham will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 4 trains that leave Hitchin for Nottingham 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 126 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 50 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 Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hitchin to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 126 km
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£43 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hitchin to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Hitchin to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Sunday 7 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:54 Hitchin | 5h50 | 10:44 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:45 Hitchin | 2h42 | 11:27 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:53 Hitchin | 2h34 | 11:27 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hitchin to Nottingham
Trains from Hitchin to Nottingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:22, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 03:22 |
Last train 22:41 |
Train companies: LNER, East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Great Northern from Hitchin to Nottingham trainsLNER, East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Great Northern trains will get you between Hitchin and Nottingham from £15. 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 Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hitchin to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hitchin and Nottingham
- 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 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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