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How to get from Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea by Tube and train?

From Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea by Tube and train

To get from Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea in London, 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 C2C train from West Ham station to Southend Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - C2C
Walk to Southend-On-Sea
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
    West Ham
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Central
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Southend-On-Sea
    Walk to
    Southend-On-Sea
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea by Tube and train via THAMESLINK, DISTRICT and C2C

To get from Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from Hitchin station to Blackfriars station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the C2C train from West Ham station to Southend Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - C2C
Walk to Southend-On-Sea
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
    Blackfriars
    42 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    West Ham
    22 min
  • 6
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Central
    42 min
  • 8
    Walk to Southend-On-Sea
    Walk to
    Southend-On-Sea
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea

The distance between Hitchin, London and Southend-On-Sea, London is approximately 69.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Hitchin

Hitchin is located at Hitchin, London 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 Southend-On-Sea, London

Southend-On-Sea is located at Southend-On-Sea, London and the nearest public transport station is Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea.

Bus stations close to Southend-On-Sea:

  • Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Southend Central Railway Station, Southend-On-Sea
  • Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea

Alternative route from Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea by Tube and train via THAMESLINK, DISTRICT and C2C

To get from Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from Hitchin station to Blackfriars station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the C2C train from West Ham station to Southend Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - C2C
Walk to Southend-On-Sea
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
    Blackfriars
    42 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    West Ham
    22 min
  • 6
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Central
    42 min
  • 8
    Walk to Southend-On-Sea
    Walk to
    Southend-On-Sea
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Bus line C2C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line C2C.

  • Is there a direct train between Hitchin and Southend-On-Sea in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea in London?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Horsham station near Hitchin to St Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till St Pancras station near Southend-On-Sea in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Hitchin to Southend-On-Sea in London by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Hitchin and Southend-On-Sea in London by train and Tube is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hitchin to get to Southend-On-Sea in London?

    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 Southend-On-Sea in London?

    Get off the train at the St Pancras station, which is closest to Southend-On-Sea in London.

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