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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 29m
    £70–125

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 401 / ...
    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 / ...
    6h 55m
    £29–51

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    6h 17m
    £35–51

  4. Drive  160.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Harwichcar car 160.7 mi
    3h 7m
    £40–58

Swindon to Harwich by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Harwich Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 6h 55m.

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