How to get from St Albans to Hitchin by train?

By train

To get from St Albans to Hitchin in London, take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to St Pancras station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to Hitchin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from St Albans City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station Hitchin
    Ride to train station
    Hitchin
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from St Albans to Hitchin in London, take the 302 bus from St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans station to Hatfield Railway Station, Hatfield station. Next, take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Hatfield station to Hitchin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 302302
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Leaves from St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
    ID A
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Welwyn Garden City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hatfield Railway Station, Hatfield
    ID 5
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hatfield
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    GREAT NORTHERN
    Cambridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station Hitchin
    Ride to train station
    Hitchin
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Albans to Hitchin

The distance between St Albans, London and Hitchin, London is approximately 51.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Albans to Hitchin by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to St Albans

St Albans is located at St Albans, London and the nearest public transport station is St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans.

Bus stations close to St Albans:

  • St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
  • Alexandra Road, St Albans
  • Iceland, St Albans

Public transport stations close to Hitchin, London

Hitchin is located at Hitchin, London and the nearest public transport station is Convent Close, Hitchin.

Bus stations close to Hitchin:

  • Convent Close, Hitchin
  • Verulam Road, Hitchin
  • Walsworth Cross Roads, Hitchin

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from St Albans to Hitchin in London, take the 302 bus from St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans station to Hatfield Railway Station, Hatfield station. Next, take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Hatfield station to Hitchin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 302302
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Leaves from St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
    ID A
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Welwyn Garden City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hatfield Railway Station, Hatfield
    ID 5
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hatfield
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    GREAT NORTHERN
    Cambridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station Hitchin
    Ride to train station
    Hitchin
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Albans to Hitchin?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Albans to Hitchin?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line GREAT NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between St Albans and Hitchin in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from St Albans to Hitchin in London?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Three Bridges station near St Albans to St Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till St Pancras station near Hitchin in London

  • How long does it take to travel from St Albans to Hitchin in London by train?

    The total travel time between St Albans and Hitchin in London by train is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near St Albans to get to Hitchin in London?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Three Bridges station near St Albans in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between St Albans and Hitchin in London?

    Get off the train at the St Pancras station, which is closest to Hitchin in London.

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