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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hitchin (HIT)

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79

train journeys
per day

55

miles (88 kms)

1hrs 18 mins

fastest journey

02:46 / 00:05

first / last train

68

direct trains

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Hitchin (HIT)

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On a typical weekday there are 79 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Hitchin , with 68 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Hitchin is approximately 55 miles (88 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 35 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Hitchin.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Hitchin. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 18 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Hitchin Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    02:46
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    05:39
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    03:46
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    06:04
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:21
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    06:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:41
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    06:50
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:46
    1 hrs 18 mins Direct
    07:04
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:49
    1 hrs 31 mins Direct
    07:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:50
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    07:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:16
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    07:37
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:19
    1 hrs 29 mins Direct
    07:48
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:44
    1 hrs 36 mins Direct
    08:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:46
    1 hrs 18 mins Direct
    08:04
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:16
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    08:37
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:19
    1 hrs 31 mins Direct
    08:50
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    09:07
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:49
    1 hrs 31 mins Direct
    09:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:16
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    09:37
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    1 hrs 32 mins Direct
    09:50
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:46
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    10:07
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:49
    1 hrs 31 mins Direct
    10:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:16
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    10:37
    Gatwick Airport
    Hitchin
    Gatwick Airport to Hitchin

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

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 Gatwick Airport and Hitchin

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Hitchin by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 18 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Hitchin vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 79 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:05.

First class tickets on trains between Gatwick Airport and Hitchin typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 68 direct services per day from Gatwick Airport to Hitchin

Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Hitchin.

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