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Swindon to Harwich trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 35m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 29m
£70–125

Swindon to Harwich train times

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 10:05 PM which arrives into Harwich at 6:15 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.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 41m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia9h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 47m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 47m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 11m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Swindon to Harwich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Harwich Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 3h 29m.

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