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Trains from Hitchin (HIT) to Reading

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69

train journeys
per day

45

miles (73 kms)

1hrs 28 mins

fastest journey

00:37 / 00:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Hitchin (HIT) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 69 scheduled rail journeys between Hitchin and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 69 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Hitchin to Reading is approximately 45 miles (73 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 37 mins.

Great Northern, GWR, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Hitchin and Reading.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Hitchin to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 28 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Hitchin to Reading

Journeys from Hitchin to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    00:37
    3 hrs 46 mins2 changes
    04:23
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    04:13
    2 hrs 3 mins2 changes
    06:16
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:07
    1 hrs 44 mins2 changes
    06:51
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:41
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    07:11
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:56
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    07:26
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:11
    1 hrs 33 mins2 changes
    07:44
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:41
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    08:11
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:56
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    08:26
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:11
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    08:41
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:26
    1 hrs 29 mins2 changes
    08:55
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:41
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    09:11
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:56
    1 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    09:27
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:11
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    09:41
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:25
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    09:55
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:41
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    10:11
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:55
    1 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    10:26
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:09
    1 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    10:48
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:25
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    10:55
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:41
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    11:11
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:55
    1 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    11:26
    Hitchin
    Reading
    Hitchin to Reading

About Hitchin Station

Station name Hitchin (HIT)
AddressHitchin station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL
Managed byGN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 07:15 - 18:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Hitchin and Reading

The travel time between Hitchin and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 28 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Hitchin and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 69 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:37, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:25.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Hitchin & Reading. owever, there are 69 possible journeys which require a change.

Great Northern, GWR, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Hitchin and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Hitchin and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.