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It takes an average of 2h 12m to travel from Hitchin to Canterbury by train, over a distance of around 74 miles (119 km). There are normally 47 trains per day travelling from Hitchin to Canterbury and tickets for this journey start from £53.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:41 | |
| Departure station | Hitchin | |
| Arrival station | Canterbury | |
| Journey time | From 1h 46m | |
| Distance | 74 miles (119 km) | |
| Frequency | 47 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £53.30 | |
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Take the train from Hitchin to Canterbury in 1 hour 46 minutes
If you want to travel from Hitchin to Canterbury by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Hitchin to Canterbury by train to take around 2 hours 12 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 46 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 47 trains per day running on this route, which spans 74 miles (119 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Canterbury. You can travel on this route with either Southeastern or Thameslink trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Hitchin to Canterbury start from £53.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Hitchin to Canterbury
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Hitchin to Canterbury is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
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