What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Hitchin?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Hitchin is to bus and line 101 bus which costs £12 - £22 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Hitchin?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Hitchin is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Hitchin?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at West Hill via Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Hitchin?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Hitchin via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Leicester to Hitchin?

The distance between Leicester and Hitchin is 131 miles. The road distance is 74.1 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Hitchin without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Hitchin without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £65 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Hitchin?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Leicester to Hitchin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Hitchin bus from?

Leicester to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Hitchin train from?

Leicester to Hitchin train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Hitchin?

The best way to get from Leicester to Hitchin is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £65 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Leicester to Hitchin bus arrive?

Leicester to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.

Where does the Leicester to Hitchin train arrive?

Leicester to Hitchin train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Hitchin?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Hitchin is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Leicester to Hitchin.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Hitchin?

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Where can I stay near Hitchin?

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Leicester to Hitchin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 101 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Hitchin by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Hitchintrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
1h 48m
£65–83
Bus, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to West Hillbus 101 / ...
2h 28m
£13–22
Drive 73.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Hitchincar 73.6 mi
1h 22m
£19–27
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
3. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to West Hillbus 101 / ...
1h 59m
£33–49

Leicester to Hitchin by train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.4 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Hitchin via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to West Hill via Luton Station Interchange in around 2h 28m.

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