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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 20m
    £80–119

  2. Bus via Braintree

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    5h 50m
    £25–38

  3. Drive  131.6 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Harwichcar car 131.6 mi
    2h 47m
    £33–48

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Harwich Internationaltrain train Cambridge - Harwich International
    5h 18m
    £80–121

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    3. Take the bus from The George to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    5h 51m
    £25–42

Leicester to Harwich by train and subway

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Harwich Town via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Mayflower Avenue via Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Head Street in around 5h 50m.

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