The average train between Hitchin and Canterbury takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin to Canterbury. 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 Hitchin and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Hitchin to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Hitchin to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Hitchin and Canterbury is 120.1 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 8m.