The average train between York and Hitchin takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Hitchin station via Stevenage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
York to Hitchin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Hitchin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your York to Hitchin train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink and Great Northern.
The distance between York and Hitchin is 229.6 km. The road distance is 265 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Stevenage hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 32m.