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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hitchin to Reading
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
74 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hitchin to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hitchin to Reading will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Fast trains
To travel from Hitchin to Reading you need to make at least one change.
05:411h44
Hitchin07:25Reading
£581One-way
1 change
05:561h48
Hitchin07:44Reading
£581One-way
1 change
06:261h46
Hitchin08:12Reading
£581One-way
1 change
06:411h45
Hitchin08:26Reading
£581One-way
1 change
06:561h46
Hitchin08:42Reading
£581One-way
1 change
05:411h44
Hitchin07:25Reading
£581One-way
1 change
14:411h44
Hitchin16:25Reading
£581One-way
1 change
06:411h45
Hitchin08:26Reading
£581One-way
1 change
08:551h45
Hitchin10:40Reading
£581One-way
1 change
09:251h45
Hitchin11:10Reading
£581One-way
1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hitchin to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Hitchin to Reading run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 if you book in advance.
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 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 00:28 |
Last train 23:41 |
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, Tfl Rail from Hitchin to Reading trainsThameslink, Tfl Rail trains will get you between Hitchin and Reading from £58. 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
1h 44m
Cheapest Price
£58
Thameslink frequency
3 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
Tfl Rail
About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 59m
Cheapest Price
£57
Tfl Rail frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Hitchin to Reading train
FAQs: Travel by train from Hitchin to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hitchin to Reading.
The train distance from Hitchin to Reading is 74 km.
To get from Hitchin to Reading, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Hitchin to Reading covers a distance of 74 km and takes approximately 1h 44m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Hitchin to Reading leaves at 0:28.
The last train from Hitchin to Reading departs at 23:41.
Booking trains from Hitchin to Reading in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Hitchin to Reading can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £58, while the average price tends to be around £58.
The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Reading is by train, costing approximately £58.
Trains from Hitchin to Reading run approximately 6 times per day.
The train station in Hitchin that goes to Reading is Hitchin station (HIT), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Hitchin to Reading.
Yes, you can take the train from Hitchin to Reading.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Hitchin to Reading.
There is no night train service from Hitchin to Reading.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hitchin and Reading
Hitchin
Reading
The major train station for departures in Hitchin is Hitchin. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hitchin for your trip from Hitchin to Reading.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 18:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop, Platform1 and Newsagent, Platform 2
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: WC available on Platform 1 and 2 Accessible Toilet Location - Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your journey to Reading from Hitchin.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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