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The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidenhead to Hitchin
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
57 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidenhead to Hitchin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidenhead to Hitchin will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Maidenhead for Hitchin 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 57 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.
03:102h10
Maidenhead05:20Hitchin
£421One-way
0 changes
03:102h10
Maidenhead05:20Hitchin
£421One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Maidenhead to Hitchin train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:02
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01:38 Maidenhead | 3h01 | 04:39 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 04:58 Maidenhead | 1h39 | 06:37 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidenhead to Hitchin
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Maidenhead to Hitchin run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 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 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 21:13 |
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, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western from Maidenhead to Hitchin trainsThameslink, Tfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western trains will get you between Maidenhead and Hitchin from £40. 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 10m
Cheapest Price
£41
Great Western Rail frequency
1 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
Thameslink frequency
1 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
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 39m
Cheapest Price
£40
Tfl Rail frequency
2 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
Elizabeth Line
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest Price
£51
Elizabeth Line frequency
18 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Price
£67
first_great_western frequency
7 a day
FAQs: Maidenhead to Hitchin train
FAQs: Travel by train from Maidenhead to Hitchin 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 Maidenhead to Hitchin.
Booking trains from Maidenhead to Hitchin in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Maidenhead to Hitchin is 57 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Maidenhead to Hitchin can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £40, while the average price tends to be around £40.
The train journey from Maidenhead to Hitchin covers a distance of 57 km and takes approximately 1h 39m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Hitchin is by train, costing approximately £40.
The first train from Maidenhead to Hitchin leaves at 0:01.
The train station in Maidenhead that goes to Hitchin is Maidenhead station (MAI), and it arrives at Hitchin station (HIT).
The last train from Maidenhead to Hitchin departs at 21:13.
Trains from Maidenhead to Hitchin run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Maidenhead to Hitchin.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Maidenhead to Hitchin.
There is no night train service from Maidenhead to Hitchin.
Yes, you can take the train from Maidenhead to Hitchin.
To travel from Maidenhead to Hitchin, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Maidenhead and Hitchin
Maidenhead
Hitchin
The major train station for departures in Maidenhead is Maidenhead. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidenhead for your trip from Maidenhead to Hitchin.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are only sold between 10:00 and 17:00
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 B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 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: Accessible WC on platform 4
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Shoppenhangers Lane, front of Station and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Maidenhead
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Hitchin is Hitchin. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hitchin for your journey to Hitchin from Maidenhead.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike 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
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