The average train between Dunstable and Harwich takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunstable to Harwich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dunstable and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Harwich at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Harwich station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Dunstable to Harwich train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Harwich train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Dunstable to Harwich train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dunstable and Harwich is 124.1 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Harwich Town via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 3h.