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Outbound fromHitchin to Leicester by train
It takes an average of 2h 24m to travel from Hitchin to Leicester by train, over a distance of around 59 miles (96 km). There are normally 78 trains per day travelling from Hitchin to Leicester and tickets for this journey start from £26.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 02:28 | |
| Departure station | Hitchin | |
| Arrival station | Leicester | |
| Journey time | From 1h 44m | |
| Distance | 59 miles (96 km) | |
| Frequency | 78 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £26.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Hitchin to Leicester by train
Looking to travel from Hitchin to Leicester by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 24 minutes to travel from Hitchin to Leicester by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 44 minutes though. You'll usually find 78 trains per day running along the 59 miles (96 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Leicester, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to get to Leicester. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Hitchin to Leicester in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £26.40.
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Cheap train tickets from Hitchin to Leicester
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Hitchin to Leicester is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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