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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Hitchin takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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.

1h 23m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Reading to Hitchin train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 18m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 25m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 24m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 54m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 54m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 54m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 54m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 27m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 28m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

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  • Distance: 72.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Hitchin, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Hitchin via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 28m.

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