The average train between Cheltenham and Hitchin takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Hitchin station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Cheltenham to Hitchin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Hitchin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Cheltenham to Hitchin train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cheltenham and Hitchin is 123.2 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Hitchin via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 57m.