The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Hitchin takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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 every 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 48m • 2 changes


1h 58m • 2 changes


1h 53m • 2 changes


1h 48m • 2 changes


2h 21m • 2 changes


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2h 21m • 2 changes


1h 59m • 2 changes


1h 54m • 2 changes


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1h 54m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Hitchin station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Southend-on-Sea to Hitchin train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Hitchin train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Hitchin train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Hitchin is 82.6 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Hitchin via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 58m.