The average train between Bridgwater and Harwich takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Bridgwater is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Harwich at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Taunton and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bridgwater to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater station and arriving at Harwich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Bridgwater to Harwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Bridgwater to Harwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Bridgwater to Harwich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bridgwater and Harwich is 310 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Bridgwater to Harwich Town via Taunton, London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 4h 53m.