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How to get fromEssex to Harwichby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    2. Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Towntrain train Manningtree - Harwich Town / ...
    1h 21m
    £15–28

  2. Bus, line 104 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20
    2. Take the bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    2h 57m
    £7–9

  3. Drive 36.2 mi

    1. Drive from Essex to Harwichcar car 36.2 mi
    44 min
    £9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essex to Harwichtaxi taxi 36.2 mi
    44 min
    £75–95

  5. Train, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Thorpe-le-Sokentrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 3
    1h 34m
    £15–27

Essex to Harwich by train

Calendar132Weekly Trains
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Witham (Essex) to Harwich Town via Manningtree in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Mayflower Avenue via Bus Interchange and Head Street in around 2h 57m.

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