The average train between Hitchin and Witham takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Hitchin to Witham. 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 20 minutes between Hitchin and Witham. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Witham at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 37m • 2 changes


1h 50m • 2 changes


1h 41m • 2 changes


1h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Witham. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Witham station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Hitchin to Witham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Witham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Witham (Essex) station.
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The distance between Hitchin and Witham is 65.7 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Witham (Essex) via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 40m.