The average train between Harwich and Kent takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich to Kent. 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 Kent. 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 Kent at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Kent. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Kent station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Harwich to Kent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Kent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Harwich to Kent train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Harwich and Kent is 86.8 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Lenham via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 56m.