The average bus between Leicester and Harwich takes 7h 7m and the fastest bus takes 5h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Harwich at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Harwich station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Leicester to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mayflower Avenue station.
Book your Leicester to Harwich bus tickets online with National Express and First Essex.
The distance between Leicester and Harwich is 181.7 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Mayflower Avenue via Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 5h 51m.