The average train between Swindon and Hitchin takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swindon 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 every 30 minutes between Swindon and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 3:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 41m • 2 changes


2h 6m • 2 changes


2h 1m • 2 changes


1h 50m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Hitchin station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Swindon to Hitchin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Hitchin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Swindon to Hitchin train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Swindon and Hitchin is 111.8 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Hitchin via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 57m.