The average train between Lewes and Hitchin takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Lewes to Hitchin. 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 Lewes and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Hitchin station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Lewes to Hitchin train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Hitchin train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Hitchin station.
Book your Lewes to Hitchin train tickets online with Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Lewes and Hitchin is 121.3 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Hitchin via East Croydon in around 2h 5m.