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Manchester to Hitchin Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester to Hitchin, starting from €24.42 and averaging €47.53. The entire journey takes no more than 3 hours. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
14:13 3 hours, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	17:13 Hitchin	Find Tickets
14:15 3 hours 20 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	17:35 Hitchin	Find Tickets
14:30 3 hours 40 minutes, Changes required Manchester Victoria	18:10 Hitchin	Find Tickets
14:35 3 hours 15 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	17:50 Hitchin	Find Tickets
14:35 3 hours 35 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	18:10 Hitchin	Find Tickets
14:43 3 hours 57 minutes, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	18:40 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester to Hitchin Train Route Details

First train

00:01

Last train

22:15

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Hitchin

Journey time

3 hours

Distance

216 km

Price

€24.42*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Hitchin

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester to Hitchin during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Hitchin for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Hitchin, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Hitchin ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Manchester to Hitchin more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester to Hitchin train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Manchester to Hitchin Train prices and times

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