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Trip Overview

The average train between Harwich and Bournemouth takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich to Bournemouth. 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 38m
Duration
182 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 11m
£71–143

Harwich to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Harwich and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 55m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 28m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 28m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 26m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 4m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 4m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 4m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 4m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 4m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harwich to Bournemouth? 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.

Map of how to get from Harwich to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Bournemouth via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 11m.

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