The average bus between Birmingham and Harwich takes 8h 9m and the fastest bus takes 7h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Harwich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Birmingham and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Harwich at 7:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Harwich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Harwich station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Birmingham to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mayflower Avenue station.
Book your Birmingham to Harwich bus tickets online with National Express, First Essex and Central Connect.
The distance between Birmingham and Harwich is 225.1 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Mayflower Avenue via Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Head Street in around 7h 31m.