The average train between Cambridge and Harwich takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Harwich at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Stowmarket and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Harwich station via Stowmarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Cambridge to Harwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Harwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Harwich Town station.
Book your Cambridge to Harwich train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cambridge and Harwich is 84.8 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Harwich Town via Stowmarket and Manningtree in around 2h 42m.