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How to get fromIlford to Harwichby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilford to Harwich by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Towntrain train Manningtree - Harwich Town / ...
    2h 15m
    £34–59

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus Uk007
    2. Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    5h 17m
    £13–19

  3. Drive  66.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ilford to Harwichcar car 66.1 mi
    1h 19m
    £17–24

  4. Train via Shenfield

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Shenfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Manningtreetrain train
    3. Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Towntrain train
    2h 51m
    £33–57

  5. Train, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Shenfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Thorpe-le-Sokentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 3
    3h 30m
    £33–58

Ilford to Harwich by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Harwich, England?

You can take a train from Ilford to Harwich Town via Stratford (London) and Manningtree in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilford Broadway to Mayflower Avenue via Stratford Bus Station, London Stratford - Montfichet Road, and Stanwell Street in around 5h 17m.

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