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Trains from Watford Junction to Hitchin (HIT)

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71

train journeys
per day

20

miles (33 kms)

1hrs 26 mins

fastest journey

00:02 / 00:12

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Watford Junction to Hitchin (HIT)

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On a typical weekday there are 71 scheduled rail journeys between Watford Junction and Hitchin , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 71 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Watford Junction to Hitchin is approximately 20 miles (33 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 34 mins.

Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Hitchin.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Watford Junction to Hitchin. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 26 mins.

Journeys from Watford Junction to Hitchin Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:02
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    01:56
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:26
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    02:27
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:15
    1 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    05:42
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:14
    1 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    06:50
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:01
    1 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    07:37
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:15
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    07:48
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:31
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    08:04
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:54
    1 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    08:20
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:01
    1 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    08:37
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:15
    1 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    08:50
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:35
    1 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    09:07
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:48
    1 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    09:20
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:07
    1 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    09:37
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:16
    1 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    09:50
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:38
    1 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    10:07
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:46
    1 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    10:20
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:08
    1 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    10:37
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:16
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    10:49
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:38
    1 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    11:07
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:46
    1 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    11:20
    Watford Junction
    Hitchin
    Watford Junction to Hitchin

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
Address Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
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 Watford Junction and Hitchin

The travel time between Watford Junction and Hitchin by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 26 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Watford Junction and Hitchin vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 71 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:02, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:12.

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Amenities on trains between Watford Junction and Hitchin can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Watford Junction & Hitchin. owever, there are 71 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Hitchin.

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