The average train between Hereford and Hitchin takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hereford to Hitchin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Hitchin station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Hereford to Hitchin train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Hitchin train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Hereford to Hitchin train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Hitchin is 166.8 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Hitchin via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 55m.