First train | 04:31 | |
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Last train | 22:40 | |
Departure station | London | |
Arrival station | Hightown | |
Journey time | From 3h 11m | |
Distance | 186 miles (299 km) | |
Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Want to find out more about taking the train from London to Hightown? Look no further.
You'll usually find 12 trains per day running between London and Hightown, which usually take 5 hours 1 minute to complete the 186 miles (299 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 11 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Hightown by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from London to Hightown if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Hightown? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
The average journey time by train between London and Hightown is 5 hours and 1 minute, with around 12 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from London to Hightown is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from London to Hightown. Travelling from London to Hightown by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from London to Hightown leaves at 04:31. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from London to Hightown leaves at 22:40. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from London to Hightown cover a distance of around 186 miles (299 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Hightown to London.
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