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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Harwich takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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.

4h 32m
Duration
192 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 9m
£87–156

Bristol to Harwich train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Harwich at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 54m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 6m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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: 192.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Harwich Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 4h 9m.

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