The average train between Ipswich and Hitchin takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Hitchin. 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 Ipswich and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Hitchin station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Ipswich to Hitchin train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Hitchin train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Ipswich to Hitchin train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Thameslink.
The distance between Ipswich and Hitchin is 99.4 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Hitchin via Cambridge in around 2h 7m.