The average bus between Plymouth and Harwich takes 13h 54m and the fastest bus takes 10h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 3 times a day between Plymouth and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Harwich at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 13h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Harwich station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
Plymouth to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Book your Plymouth to Harwich bus tickets online with National Express, First Essex and Central Connect.
The distance between Plymouth and Harwich is 416.7 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Head Street in around 10h 26m.