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How to get fromHarwich to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 19m
    £103–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    8h 54m
    £44–108

  3. Drive 228.7 mi

    1. Drive from Harwich to Cardiffcar car 228.7 mi
    4h 19m
    £56–81

  4. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NWI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 17m
    £135–651

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus bus 371 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brentwood to Heathrow Terminal 5train train
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    10h 37m
    £51–94

  6. Train, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane NWI - CWL
    8h 11m
    £209–972

Harwich to Cardiff by train

Calendar143Weekly Trains
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Cardiff Central via Manningtree, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Sophia Gardens via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 54m.

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