The average train between Alton and Harwich takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Alton 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.
Trains run hourly between Alton and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Harwich at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Harwich station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Alton to Harwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Harwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Alton to Harwich train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Alton and Harwich is 179.4 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Harwich Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 3h 41m.