The average train between Hitchin and Saxmundham takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin to Saxmundham. 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 Saxmundham. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Saxmundham at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Cambridge and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hitchin to Saxmundham? 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 Saxmundham. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Saxmundham station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Hitchin to Saxmundham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Saxmundham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Saxmundham station.
Book your Hitchin to Saxmundham train tickets online with Thameslink, Greater Anglia and Great Northern.
The distance between Hitchin and Saxmundham is 124.9 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Saxmundham via Cambridge and Ipswich in around 3h 55m.