The average train between Hitchin and Chester takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin to Chester. 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 Hitchin and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Chester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Hitchin to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Hitchin to Chester train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hitchin and Chester is 223.8 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 49m.