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Trains from Carlisle (CAR) to Hitchin (HIT)

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35

train journeys
per day

231

miles (371 kms)

4hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

05:49 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

8

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Carlisle (CAR) to Hitchin (HIT)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Carlisle and Hitchin , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Carlisle to Hitchin is approximately 231 miles (371 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 31 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, Lumo are the main train operating companies running services between Carlisle and Hitchin.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Carlisle to Hitchin. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 29 mins.

Journeys from Carlisle to Hitchin Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:49
    5 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:47
    4 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    11:20
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:03
    5 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    12:07
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    4 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    12:20
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:07
    5 hrs 3 changes
    13:07
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:49
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    13:20
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:50
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:40
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:48
    4 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    14:20
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:06
    5 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    15:07
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:50
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    15:19
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:54
    4 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    15:37
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:58
    5 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    16:13
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:48
    4 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    16:20
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:52
    5 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    17:10
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:49
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    17:20
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:53
    5 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    18:10
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:36
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    18:13
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:49
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    18:20
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:55
    5 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    19:10
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:49
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    19:20
    Carlisle
    Hitchin
    Carlisle to Hitchin

About Carlisle Station

Station name Carlisle (CAR)
Address Carlisle station, Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 20:00
Saturday 05:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Hitchin Station

Station name Hitchin (HIT)
Address Hitchin station, Walsworth Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9UL
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 07:15 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Carlisle and Hitchin

The travel time between Carlisle and Hitchin by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 31 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Carlisle and Hitchin vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:49, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Carlisle & Hitchin. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, Lumo are the main train operating companies running services between Carlisle and Hitchin.

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