The average train between Hitchin and Whitstable takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Whitstable station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Hitchin to Whitstable train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Whitstable train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Hitchin to Whitstable train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Hitchin and Whitstable is 111.6 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Whitstable via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 43m.