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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Hitchin and Stansted. The average train journey from Hitchin to Stansted takes one hour and 22 minutes, but some Great Northern + Connections train trips are as short as one hour and 16 minutes.
| Distance | 21 mi (33 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 16m |
| Lowest price | £21.57 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Hitchin to Stansted?
2 train services operate from Hitchin to Stansted. Thameslink + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northern + Connections | 2 | 1h 17m | £21.57 |
| Thameslink + Connections | 6 | 1h 25m | £21.57 |
Great Northern is a UK-based rail company that serves commuter towns north of London. The company is owned by Thameslink and offers a contemporary train fleet with complimentary WiFi. The company primarily serves towns such as Potters Bar, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, and Hitchin While standard-class seats can be hard to secure due to high demand at peak hours, first-class compartments offer a quieter, more peaceful journey.
Thameslink + Connections train tickets from Hitchin to Stansted start from £22, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Thameslink + Connections schedules to Stansted. Thameslink + Connections in Hitchin leaves from Rail Station . And in Stansted trains arrive at Stansted Airport Train Station .
From Hitchin to Stansted train travel on Thameslink + Connections takes 1 hours and 25 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stansted faster, Thameslink + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 16 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Hitchin to Stansted. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Hitchin at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Stansted to Hitchin.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Hitchin?
Main departure station: Rail Station
There is one train station in Hitchin.
All train stations in Hitchin:
Rail Station
Where is the train station in Stansted?
Main arrival station: Stansted Airport Train Station
Stansted has one train station.
Train stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport Train Station
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