The average train between Hitchin and Plymouth takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Plymouth station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Hitchin to Plymouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Plymouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Hitchin to Plymouth train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hitchin and Plymouth is 321.1 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Plymouth via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 39m.