The average train between Hitchin and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hitchin to Southend-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 every 30 minutes between Hitchin and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Hitchin to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Hitchin to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hitchin and Southend-on-Sea is 82.6 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Southend Victoria via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 59m.
