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Public Transport

Published: 12th January 2008 00:41

General

Intalink

Visit www.intalink.org.uk for Hertfordshire bus, coach and rail information, including journey planner, town plans, network maps and timetables.

Traveline

www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk

Air

The closest airport to Hitchin is:

Luton Airport

Tel: 01582 405100
Website: www.london-luton.co.uk

NB Regular buses run to/from the airport from Hitchin Station (see below). 

Rail

Hitchin Station

Address: Station Approach, Walsworth Rd, Hitchin SG4 9UL
Tel: 0845 026 4700 (including for lost property)
Email: customer.relations.fcc@firstgroup.com
Website: www.firstcapitalconnect.com
Ticket office hours:
6am-9pm Mon-Sat, 7am-7pm Sun
Facilities: Seated area, Coffee Coffee located on Platform 1, shop, toilets, three public telephones, car park
Access: Helpline 0800 058 2844. Step-free access to booking hall area and northbound services only. Access to Platform 1 (for London) is via an underpass which has staircases at each end (27 steps). Ramp for train access (must be booked in advance). 18 disabled car parking spaces.
Onward travel to Luton Airport: Regular buses operate from the station to Luton Airport. Visit Intalink for further information.

National Rail Enquiries

Tel: 0845 748 4950
Website: www.nationalrail.co.uk; for live train times for trains running today visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/traintracker (alternaitvely call 0871 200 49 50 or text 'dep HIT' to 484950).

Railcard

For information about all the different ways you can make great savings on rail fares visit www.railcard.co.uk.

Traintaxi

You can visit www.traintaxi.co.uk for an online guide to taxis serving all UK train, tram, metro and underground stations.

Bus

Hitchin is covered by the bus operators listed below. However, you will probably find it quicker/easier to use Intalink or Traveline (see above) to find the service you need.  

Arriva

13 routes
Website: www.arrivabus.co.uk  

Centrebus

7 routes
Website: www.centrebus.co.uk

expresslines

Hitchin - Shefford - Bedford
Website: www.expresslinesltd.co.uk

J&D Travel

Sandy/Biggleswade - Arlesey - Letchworth - Baldock
Tel: 01462 629469

National Express Airport

Wolverhampton - Birmingham - Luton - Stansted
Heathrow - Luton - Cambridge
Website: www.nationalexpress.com

Red Kite

Hitchin - Toddington
Tel: 01525 211441

Richmond's Coaches

Royston - Hitchin
Website: www.richmonds-coaches.co.uk/

Stagecoach in Bedford

Hitchin - Shefford - Bedford
Website: www.stagecoachbus.com/bedford

Trustline Buses

Stevenage - Stansted Airport
Tel: 01920 877877

Uno

Provides student transport to Hertfordshire University
Website: www.unobus.info/

Whitbread Wanderbus

Hitchin - Shefford
Tel: 01462 850075

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