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

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Harwich by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 46m
    £65–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    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 / ...
    7h 20m
    £29–50

  3. Drive  153.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Harwichcar car 153.5 mi
    3h 18m
    £38–55

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Custom Housetrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    7h 34m
    £69–118

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  • Distance: 153.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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 20m.

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