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How to get from Hitchin to Chelmsford by train?

By train

To get from Hitchin to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the THAMESLINK train from Hitchin station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Hitchin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hitchin
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and train

To get from Hitchin to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from Hitchin station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Hitchin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hitchin
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hitchin to Chelmsford

The distance between Hitchin, Chelmsford and Chelmsford, Chelmsford is approximately 64.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hitchin to Chelmsford by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chelmsford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Hitchin

Hitchin is located at Hitchin, Chelmsford and the nearest public transport station is Hitchin Railway Station, Hitchin.

Bus stations close to Hitchin:

  • Hitchin Railway Station, Hitchin
  • Hitchin
  • Hitchin Station, Hitchin

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, Chelmsford

Chelmsford is located at Chelmsford, Chelmsford and the nearest public transport station is Chelmsford.

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Chelmsford
  • Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre

By Tube and train

To get from Hitchin to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from Hitchin station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Hitchin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hitchin
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hitchin to Chelmsford?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hitchin to Chelmsford?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Hitchin and Chelmsford?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hitchin to Chelmsford?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Horsham station near Hitchin in London to Farringdon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Farringdon station near Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hitchin to Chelmsford by train?

    The total travel time between Hitchin in London and Chelmsford in Chelmsford by train is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hitchin to get to Chelmsford?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Horsham station near Hitchin in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hitchin and Chelmsford?

    Get off the train at the Farringdon station, which is closest to Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

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