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The average bus between Portsmouth and Harwich takes 9h 58m and the fastest bus takes 6h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

9h 58m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
  4. Take the bus from The George to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
7h 15m
£28–48

Portsmouth to Harwich bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Portsmouth and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Harwich at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex10h 18m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 33m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 8m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 24m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 17m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 54m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 24m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 24m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 24m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 24m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 24m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 24m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 24m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 17m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexHedingham & Chambers11h 16m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex16h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 37m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 55m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 9m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

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  • Distance: 177.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Harwich, England?

You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 7h 15m.

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