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How to get fromReading to Harwichby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Harwich by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 11m
    £53–121

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Reading to Harwichrideshare rideshare 121.3 mi
    2h 41m
    £18

  3. Bus, line 104 bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    4. Take the bus from The George to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    6h 26m
    £43–60

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 19m
    £64–115

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Thorpe-le-Sokentrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
    4h 33m
    £52–92

  6. Drive  121 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Harwichcar car 121 mi
    2h 28m
    £31–44

Reading to Harwich by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Harwich Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 6h 26m.

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