What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Harwich?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Harwich is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Harwich?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Harwich is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Harwich?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Harwich Town via Waterloo station, Stratford (London) and Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Southampton to Harwich?

The distance between Southampton and Harwich is 155 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Harwich without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Harwich without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Harwich?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Southampton to Harwich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Harwich train from?

Southampton to Harwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Where does the Southampton to Harwich train arrive?

Southampton to Harwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Harwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Harwich is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Southampton to Harwich.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Harwich?

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Where can I stay near Harwich?

There are 1027+ hotels available in Harwich.

Southampton to Harwich - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 44m
£65–118
Drive 153.5 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Harwichcar 153.5 mi
3h 18m
£38–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Custom Housetrain
3. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus
4. Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Mayflower Avenuebus 102 / ...
7h 54m
£64–119

Southampton to Harwich by train and subway

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Distance: 153.7 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Harwich Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 3h 44m.

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