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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Harwichby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Harwich by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Shenfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Manningtreetrain train
    3. Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Towntrain train
    3h
    £33–64

  2. Bus, line 104 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    4h 11m
    £6–10

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    3h 6m
    £21–39

  4. Drive 61.4 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Harwichcar car 61.4 mi
    1h 8m
    £15–22

Southend-on-Sea to Harwich by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Harwich, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Harwich Town via Shenfield and Manningtree in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Mayflower Avenue via Bus Station and Head Street in around 4h 11m.

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