The average train between Hitchin and Clacton-on-Sea takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea. 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 Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hitchin and Clacton-on-Sea is 100.5 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 45m.