There are 5 ways to get from Harwich to Derby by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 39m£90–140Line 104 bus, bus via Braintree
cheapest- Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus 104
- Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
- Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Copeland Streetbus Sky
8h 20m£26–39Line 104 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus 104
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
8h 2m£27–49Drive 158.9 mi
- Drive from Harwich to Derbycar 158.9 mi
3h 29m£40–58Train
- Take the train from Mistley to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
6h 51m£86–138
Harwich to Derby by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Derby is to line 104 bus and bus via Braintree which costs £25 - £40 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Harwich to Derby is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Mayflower Avenue and arriving at Bus Station via Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Derby. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Derby via Manningtree, Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Harwich and Derby is 201 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harwich to Derby without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 39m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Harwich to Derby, including transfers.
Harwich to Derby bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Mayflower Avenue station.
Harwich to Derby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
The best way to get from Harwich to Derby is to train via London which takes 3h 39m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Harwich, England and Derby, England?
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Derby via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Bus Station via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 8h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Mistley to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
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Booking & Getting There
Harwich to Derby bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Stanwell Street station.
Harwich to Derby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harwich to Derby is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Harwich to Derby.
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