The average train between Canterbury and Hitchin takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Hitchin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Hitchin station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Canterbury to Hitchin train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Hitchin train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Canterbury to Hitchin train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Canterbury and Hitchin is 120.1 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Hitchin via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 39m.