There are 2 ways to get from Harwich to Basingstoke by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Basingstoke is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Harwich to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Basingstoke via Manningtree, Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Harwich and Basingstoke is 123 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from Harwich to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Harwich to Basingstoke, including transfers.
Harwich to Basingstoke train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Basingstoke train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harwich to Basingstoke is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Harwich to Basingstoke.
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What companies run services between Harwich, England and Basingstoke, England?
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Basingstoke via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
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