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How to get fromChatham to Harwichby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chatham to Harwich by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train
    3. Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Towntrain train
    2h 43m
    £46–82

  2. Drive  83.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chatham to Harwichcar car 83.6 mi
    1h 34m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    4. Take the bus from The George to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    4h 45m
    £27–53

  4. Train via Greenwich

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Woolwich Arsenaltrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 22m
    £45–78

  5. Line 700 bus, line 96 bus, train, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatham station to Bus Stationbus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus bus 96
    3. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Thorpe-le-Sokentrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 3
    4h 59m
    £35–55

Chatham to Harwich by train, foot, and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Harwich Town via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 2h 43m.

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