The average train between Hitchin and Rayleigh takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hitchin to Rayleigh. 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 Hitchin and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Hitchin to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rayleigh station.
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The distance between Hitchin and Rayleigh is 73.4 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Rayleigh via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 42m.