The average train between Harwich and Bristol takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich to Bristol. 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 Harwich and Bristol. 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 Bristol at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Bristol station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Harwich to Bristol train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Bristol train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Harwich to Bristol train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Harwich and Bristol is 272.9 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Bristol Temple Meads via Manningtree, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 3h 51m.