How to get to Hitchin from Watford

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Compare train and coach for Watford to Hitchin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Hitchin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 34 km

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The cheapest way to travel from Watford to Hitchin is a train with an average price of £26.
The fastest way to travel from Watford to Hitchin is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Watford and Hitchin including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£18. The journey takes 1h 20m versus 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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FAQs: Watford to Hitchin

Travel 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 Watford to Hitchin.

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There are 2 options to travel between Watford and Hitchin including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Watford to Hitchin is a train with an average price of £26.
The fastest way to travel from Watford to Hitchin is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.
The Watford to Hitchin distance is approximately 34 km.
The average frequency per day from Watford to Hitchin is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Hitchin as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Watford to Hitchin:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bushey (BSH) and arrive in Hitchin station (HIT).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Watford to Hitchin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Thameslink, London Overground to go to Hitchin by train.
Omio customers who travel from Watford to Hitchin often also extend their vacation to go to Finsbury Park (FPK), Farringdon (ZFD), London St Pancras International (STP), London, London Blackfriars (BFR). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hitchin and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Watford to Hitchin, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
You typically need 1 to 2 days in Hitchin to explore its charming market town atmosphere, visit the British Schools Museum, and enjoy the local shops and cafes.

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