What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Harwich?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Harwich is to bus and line 104 bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Harwich?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Harwich is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Harwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Harwich?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Harwich Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Harwich?

The distance between Cardiff and Harwich is 220 miles. The road distance is 230.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Harwich without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Harwich without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Harwich?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Cardiff to Harwich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Harwich bus from?

Cardiff to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Harwich train from?

Cardiff to Harwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Harwich?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Harwich is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Harwich bus arrive?

Cardiff to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Harwich train arrive?

Cardiff to Harwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Harwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Harwich is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Harwich.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Harwich?

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Cardiff to Harwich - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Harwich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 24m
£104–196
Bus, line 104 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
5. Take the bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenuebus 102 / ...
8h 21m
£42–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shenfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Thorpe-le-Sokentrain
8h 12m
£69–132
Drive 228.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Harwichcar 228.7 mi
4h 19m
£56–81
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Manningtreetrain
8h 27m
£83–225
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Manningtreetrain
8h 49m
£82–249

Cardiff to Harwich by train

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Distance: 219.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Harwich, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harwich Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Head Street in around 8h 21m.

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