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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hitchin to Swindon
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
113 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hitchin to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hitchin to Swindon will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Hitchin for Swindon 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 113 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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.
11:112h08
Hitchin13:19Swindon
£371One-way
0 changes
11:112h08
Hitchin13:19Swindon
£371One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Hitchin to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hitchin to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 113 km
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2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hitchin to Swindon
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Hitchin to Swindon run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 19:40 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink from Hitchin to Swindon trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink trains will get you between Hitchin and Swindon from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
£37
Great Western Rail frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
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 53m
Cheapest Price
£109
Thameslink frequency
50 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
FAQs: Hitchin to Swindon train
FAQs: Travel by train from Hitchin to Swindon 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 Swindon.
The train distance from Hitchin to Swindon is 113 km.
The train journey from Hitchin to Swindon covers a distance of 113 km and takes approximately 2h 8m. Trains run 8 per day.
To get from Hitchin to Swindon, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The first train from Hitchin to Swindon leaves at 5:28.
Booking trains from Hitchin to Swindon in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Hitchin to Swindon departs at 19:40.
The cost of a train ticket from Hitchin to Swindon can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £37.
Trains from Hitchin to Swindon run approximately 8 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Swindon is by coach, costing approximately £24.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Hitchin to Swindon.
The train station in Hitchin that goes to Swindon is Hitchin station (HIT), and it arrives at Swindon station (SWI).
There is no night train service from Hitchin to Swindon.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Hitchin to Swindon.
Yes, you can take the train from Hitchin to Swindon.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hitchin and Swindon
Hitchin
Swindon
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 Swindon.
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 Swindon is Swindon. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swindon for your journey to Swindon from Hitchin.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- 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 taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swindon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
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