The average train between Ely and Hitchin takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ely 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 Ely and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Hitchin station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Ely to Hitchin train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Hitchin train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Ely to Hitchin train tickets online with Great Northern, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Hitchin is 62.4 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Hitchin via Cambridge in around 1h 4m.