The average train between Hitchin and St Ives takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Hitchin to St Ives. 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 every 4 hours between Hitchin and St Ives. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into St Ives at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hitchin to St Ives? 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 St Ives. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at St Ives station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Hitchin to St Ives train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to St Ives train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at St Erth station.
Book your Hitchin to St Ives train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hitchin and St Ives is 410.8 km. The road distance is 543 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to St Ives (Cornwall) via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and St Erth in around 10h 23m.