What is the cheapest way to get from Harlow to Brightlingsea?

The cheapest way to get from Harlow to Brightlingsea is to bus and line 87 bus via The George which costs £6 - £9 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Harlow to Brightlingsea?

The fastest way to get from Harlow to Brightlingsea is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Harlow and Brightlingsea?

No, there is no direct bus from Harlow to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Burnt Mill School and arriving at Victoria Place via Groves Close. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Harlow and Brightlingsea?

No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from Harlow Town and arriving at Alresford (Essex) via London Liverpool Street and Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Harlow to Brightlingsea?

The distance between Harlow and Brightlingsea is 54 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.

How do I travel from Harlow to Brightlingsea without a car?

The best way to get from Harlow to Brightlingsea without a car is to bus and line 87 bus which takes 2h 26m and costs £14 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Harlow to Brightlingsea?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Harlow to Brightlingsea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harlow to Brightlingsea bus from?

Harlow to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Burnt Mill School station.

Where do I catch the Harlow to Brightlingsea train from?

Harlow to Brightlingsea train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Harlow Town station.

Train or bus from Harlow to Brightlingsea?

The best way to get from Harlow to Brightlingsea is to bus and line 87 bus which takes 2h 26m and costs £14 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Harlow to Brightlingsea bus arrive?

Harlow to Brightlingsea bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Harlow to Brightlingsea train arrive?

Harlow to Brightlingsea train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Harlow to Brightlingsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Harlow to Brightlingsea is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Harlow to Brightlingsea.

Where can I stay near Brightlingsea?

There are 944+ hotels available in Brightlingsea.

Harlow to Brightlingsea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 87 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Harlow to Brightlingsea by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 87 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Burnt Mill School to Bus Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Groves Close to Victoria Placebus 87
2h 26m
£14–23
Bus, line 87 bus via The George
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Burnt Mill School to Bus Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 371 / ...
3. Take the bus from The George to Victoria Placebus 87
3h 18m
£6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Harlow Town to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
3. Take the train from Colchester to Alresford (Essex)train
2h 35m
£40–67
Drive 51.7 mi
1. Drive from Harlow to Brightlingseacar 51.7 mi
1h 4m
£13–19

Harlow to Brightlingsea by bus and train

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 53.8 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Harlow, Essex, England and Brightlingsea, England?

You can take a bus from Burnt Mill School to Victoria Place via Bus Station, Chelmsford, Colchester, and Groves Close in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harlow Town to Bateman Road via London Liverpool Street, Colchester, Alresford (Essex), and The Pointer in around 2h 35m.

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