The average train between Chelmsford and Hitchin takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 8:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 52m • 2 changes


1h 38m • 2 changes


1h 37m • 2 changes


1h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Hitchin station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Chelmsford to Hitchin train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Hitchin train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Chelmsford to Hitchin train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Chelmsford and Hitchin is 57 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Hitchin via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 33m.