There are 4 ways to get from Rayleigh to Harwich by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from The Library to Bus Stationbus 3 / ...
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Manningtreetrain
- Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Towntrain
2h 32m£21–39Bus, line 104 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus 371 / ...
- Take the bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenuebus 102 / ...
3h 42m£6–10Drive 54.4 mi
- Drive from Rayleigh to Harwichcar 54.4 mi
59 min£14–20Train
- Take the train from Rayleigh to Shenfieldtrain
- Take the train from Shenfield to Manningtreetrain
- Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Towntrain
2h 43m£30–56
Rayleigh to Harwich by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Harwich is to bus and line 104 bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Harwich is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Harwich. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Mayflower Avenue via Bus Station and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Harwich Town via Shenfield and Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Rayleigh and Harwich is 56 miles. The road distance is 54.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rayleigh to Harwich without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 32m and costs £21 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Rayleigh to Harwich, including transfers.
Rayleigh to Harwich bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Rayleigh to Harwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
The best way to get from Rayleigh to Harwich is to bus and line 104 bus which takes 3h 42m and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Harwich, England?
You can take a bus from The Library to Mayflower Avenue via Bus Station and Head Street in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rayleigh to Harwich Town via Shenfield and Manningtree in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Chelmsford to Manningtree
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Manningtree to Harwich Town
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Rayleigh to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Shenfield to Manningtree
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Manningtree to Harwich Town
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from The Library to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Head Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
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More Questions & Answers
Rayleigh to Harwich bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Head Street station.
Rayleigh to Harwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Harwich is 55 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Rayleigh to Harwich.
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