The average train between Plymouth and Hitchin takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Hitchin station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Plymouth to Hitchin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Hitchin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Plymouth to Hitchin train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Plymouth and Hitchin is 321.1 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Hitchin via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 14m.