The average train between Swindon and Harwich takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Harwich at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Manningtree station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Swindon to Harwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Harwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manningtree station.
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The distance between Swindon and Harwich is 215.3 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Harwich Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 3h 27m.