The average train between Birmingham and Hitchin takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Hitchin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Hitchin station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Birmingham to Hitchin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Hitchin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Birmingham to Hitchin train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Birmingham and Hitchin is 124.9 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Hitchin via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 14m.