The average train between Hitchin and Harrogate takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin to Harrogate. 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 Hitchin and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hitchin to Harrogate? 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 Hitchin to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Harrogate station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Hitchin to Harrogate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Stevenage station.
Hitchin to Harrogate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Harrogate station.
Book your Hitchin to Harrogate train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Hitchin and Harrogate is 242 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Harrogate via Stevenage and York in around 3h 28m.