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Compare train and bus for London to Harwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Harwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 45, while a train costs an average of L 159.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 159 Average price | L 45 Average price Cheapest | L 218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Harwich
Compare the available ways to get from London to Harwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Harwich:
A bus is L 115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Harwich costing on average L 159.
Other travel options to Harwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
The journey is about 50m faster (1h 16m by train vs 2h 6m by car) and roughly L 59 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (L 159 vs L 218). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Harwich
How to get from London to Harwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Harwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:15 PM 2h00 London, Stratford City Bus Station 10:15 PM Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) L 35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:15 PM 2h00 London, Stratford City Bus Station 10:15 PM Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) L 35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P01203 · P67298
6:00 AM 1h16 London Liverpool Street (LST) 7:16 AM Harwich International (HPQ) L 73 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- P01203 · P67298
6:00 AM 1h19 London Liverpool Street (LST) 7:19 AM Dovercourt (DVC) L 73 1 One-way 1 transfer - P66033
6:30 AM 1h21 London Liverpool Street (LST) 7:51 AM Harwich International (HPQ) L 73 1 One-way 0 transfers - P66033
6:30 AM 1h25 London Liverpool Street (LST) 7:55 AM Dovercourt (DVC) L 73 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:15 PM 2h50 London, Stratford City Bus Station 11:05 PM Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) L 37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Harwich:
A bus is L 115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Harwich costing on average L 159.
Other travel options to Harwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Harwich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Harwich International (HPQ).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Stratford City Bus Station and arrive in Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Harwich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Harwich by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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