Trains from Nelson
to Hitchin
From £34.00
Nelson to Hitchinby train on average takes 4 hrs 40 mins
Nelson to Hitchin one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £34.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Nelson at 05:57
- Last train leaves Nelson at 18:57
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Nelson to Hitchin train times
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Nelson facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
Toilets are available in the adjacent Bus Interchange.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Tourist InformationYes
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stand 10 in the interchange. (adjacent to the station)
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CCTVNo
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Toilets are available in the adjacent Bus Interchange.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details0800 200 6060
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Operator NameCar parking is not operated by Northern Trains
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces15
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces14
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Opposite Car Park
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Annotation
4 cycle lockers and 10 cycle stand parking spaces
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TypeLockers
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help AvailableNo
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Public Telephones
The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Mobility Scooter friendly station
Level access available. Lift to platform.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Hitchin facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster cannot be used at this station.
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Great Northern website.
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Penalty Fares
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms during staffed hours.
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
WC available on Platform 1 and 2Accessible Toilet Location - Platform 1
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Great Northern website.
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Atm MachineYes
ATM located in ticket hall
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/m0AwacKrfYa5sCW3iJ1eW/dc4b6c3c3870274d821ed6519323cd4d/2024-06_CI_GN_RRB_HIT_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
WC available on Platform 1 and 2Accessible Toilet Location - Platform 1
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Annotation
If you have lost something at a Great Northern station or onboard a Great Northern train, please visit the Great Northern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Great Northern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is at the front of the station, next to the night gate.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/great-northern/01895 262122 -
Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces389
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Number Accessible Spaces15
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Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces291
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Located by the station entrance.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available between the first and last trains of the day.
Alternatively, you can also arrange assistance by:
- Pressing the "œemergency & assisted travel" button on a station Help Point
- Calling our freephone number: 0800 058 2844
- Texting us on 0800 138 1018
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
The Assistance Meeting Point is at the front of the station, next to the night gate.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Located at the front of the station
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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