The average train between Chester and Hitchin takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 2 hours between Chester and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 8:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Hitchin station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Chester to Hitchin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Hitchin train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Chester to Hitchin train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Chester and Hitchin is 223.8 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Hitchin via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 59m.