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How to get fromHarwich to Harlestonby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Harwich to Harleston by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, line 81 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain train
    2. Take the train from Manningtree to Disstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Waveney Placebus bus 81
    2h 19m
    £24–37

  2. Drive  51.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harwich to Harlestoncar car 51.8 mi
    1h 10m
    £13–19

  3. Ferry, line 97 bus, train, line 81 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing to Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landingferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Arms to Railway Stationbus bus 97 / ...
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Disstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Waveney Placebus bus 81
    3h 13m

Harwich to Harleston by train and bus

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Harwich, England and Harleston, Norfolk, England?

There is no direct connection from Harwich to Harleston. However, you can take the train to Manningtree, take the train to Diss, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 81 bus to Waveney Place. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing to Waveney Place via Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing, Bristol Arms, Railway Station, Ipswich, Diss, and Rail Station in around 3h 13m.

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