The average train between Portsmouth and Hitchin takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Hitchin station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Portsmouth to Hitchin train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Hitchin train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Portsmouth to Hitchin train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Portsmouth and Hitchin is 139.6 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Hitchin via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 2h 35m.