The average train between Croydon and Harwich takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. 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 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Harwich at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Croydon 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 Croydon to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Harwich station via Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Croydon to Harwich train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Stratford (London) 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 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Harwich is 113.9 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Harwich Town via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 2h 37m.