The average train between Edinburgh and Harwich takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Harwich at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Harwich station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Edinburgh to Harwich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Harwich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Manningtree station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Harwich is 533.4 km. The road distance is 669 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Harwich Town via Peterborough and Manningtree in around 7h 22m.