The average train between Charing Cross and Hitchin takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Charing Cross 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 every 20 minutes between Charing Cross and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackfriars station and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Hitchin station via Hitchin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Charing Cross to Hitchin train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Blackfriars station.
Charing Cross to Hitchin train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Hitchin station.
The distance between Charing Cross and Hitchin is 50.2 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Hitchin every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 41 min.