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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stansted to Harwich by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Towntrain train Manningtree - Harwich Town / ...
    2h 44m
    £83–123

  2. Drive  80.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stansted to Harwichcar car 80.4 mi
    1h 29m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    5h 21m
    £30–49

  4. Line 223 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus bus 223
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 27m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus Uk007
    2. Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    6h 8m
    £21–34

Stansted to Harwich by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Harwich Town via Ebbsfleet International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Mayflower Avenue via Barrack Row, Gravesend, Stratford International, London Stratford - Montfichet Road, and Stanwell Street in around 6h 8m.

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