The average train between Hitchin and Beccles takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin to Beccles. 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 Hitchin and Beccles. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Beccles at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Cambridge and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Beccles. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Beccles station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Hitchin to Beccles train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Beccles train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Beccles station.
Book your Hitchin to Beccles train tickets online with Thameslink and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hitchin and Beccles is 138 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Beccles via Cambridge and Ipswich in around 4h 27m.