The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle to Hitchin
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
347 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Hitchin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Hitchin will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 2 trains that leave Newcastle for Hitchin every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 347 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 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, coach and flight for Newcastle to Hitchin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Hitchin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £170.
Distance: 347 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£86 Average Price | £199 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newcastle to Hitchin train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:27 Newcastle | 3h13 | 12:40 Hitchin | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to Hitchin
Distance 347 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo from Newcastle to Hitchin trainsLNER, Lumo trains will get you between Newcastle and Hitchin from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newcastle to Hitchin train

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Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle and Hitchin
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Metro Station Car Park.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- 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
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