The average train between Hitchin and Harlow takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hitchin to Harlow. 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 Hitchin and Harlow. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Harlow at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 10m • 2 changes


1h 11m • 2 changes


1h 10m • 2 changes


53 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Harlow station via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Hitchin to Harlow train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Harlow train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Harlow Town station.
Book your Hitchin to Harlow train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hitchin and Harlow is 33.3 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Harlow Town via Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park station, Tottenham Hale station, and Tottenham Hale in around 1h.