There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Harwich by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 46m£65–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from The George to Mayflower Avenuebus 102 / ...
7h 21m£29–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus 371 / ...
- Take the bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenuebus 102 / ...
6h 31m£47–86Drive 153.5 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Harwichcar 153.5 mi
3h 18m£39–56
Southampton to Harwich by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Harwich is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Harwich is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station and The George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
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 46m.
The distance between Southampton and Harwich is 155 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Harwich without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Southampton to Harwich, including transfers.
Southampton to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Harwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Harwich is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 21m.
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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Manningtree
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Bus Station to Head Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from The George to Mayflower Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
- Phone
- +44 330 102 0801
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hedingham
Bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Hedingham
Bus from The George to Mayflower Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Hedingham
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to Harwich train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Harwich is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Southampton to Harwich.
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