The average train between Croydon and Harwich takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Harwich at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Harwich station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Croydon to Harwich train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Harwich train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Harwich Town station.
Book your Croydon to Harwich train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Croydon and Harwich is 113.9 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Harwich Town via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 2h 36m.