The average train between Colchester and Hitchin takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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 Colchester and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 51m • 2 changes
1h 48m • 2 changes
1h 49m • 2 changes
1h 48m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Hitchin station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Colchester to Hitchin train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Hitchin train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Colchester to Hitchin train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Colchester and Hitchin is 81.8 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Hitchin via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 44m.
