The average train between Canterbury and Harwich takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Harwich at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Harwich station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Canterbury to Harwich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Harwich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Canterbury to Harwich train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Canterbury and Harwich is 75.1 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Harwich Town via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 2h 57m.