The average bus between Bristol and Harwich takes 8h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 Bristol and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Harwich at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Harwich station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Bristol to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Book your Bristol to Harwich bus tickets online with National Express and Ipswich Buses.
The distance between Bristol and Harwich is 272.9 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bristol Arms via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 7h 54m.