There are 4 ways to get from Braintree to Harwich by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Braintree to Witham (Essex)train
- Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Manningtreetrain
- Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Towntrain
2h 14m£18–35Bus, line 104 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
- Take the bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenuebus 102 / ...
2h 31m£4–6Drive 35.6 mi
- Drive from Braintree to Harwichcar 35.6 mi
46 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Braintree to Harwichtaxi 35.6 mi
46 min£75–90
Braintree to Harwich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Harwich is to bus and line 104 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Braintree to Harwich is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Mayflower Avenue via Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Harwich Town via Witham (Essex) and Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Braintree and Harwich is 38 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.
The best way to get from Braintree to Harwich without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £18 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Braintree to Harwich, including transfers.
Braintree to Harwich bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Braintree to Harwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
The best way to get from Braintree to Harwich is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Braintree, England and Harwich, England?
You can take a train from Braintree to Harwich Town via Witham (Essex) and Manningtree in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Mayflower Avenue via Head Street in around 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Braintree to Witham (Essex)
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Witham (Essex) to Manningtree
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Manningtree to Harwich Town
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Interchange to Head Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £75–90
District Link Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1376 755 555
- Website
- districtlinkbraintree.co.uk
Freedom Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1376 230 024
- Website
- freedomtaxi.co.uk
Green Line Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1376 323 232
Taxi Taxi Braintree
- Phone
- +44 1376 505050
- Website
- taxitaxi.cab
Yelo Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1376 334 455
- Website
- yelotaxi.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Braintree to Harwich bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Head Street station.
Braintree to Harwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Witham (Essex) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Harwich is 36 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Braintree to Harwich.
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