Manchester to Harwich Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Harwich takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

4h 41m
Duration: 256 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

4h 30m

£97–152

Manchester to Harwich train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Harwich at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:35 PM → 10:22 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
7:15 PM → 11:22 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
7:55 PM → 11:57 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
8:15 PM → 6:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:22 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 51m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 47m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:20 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 2:51 PM
4h 14m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 3:51 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 47m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Harwich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Harwich Town via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 4h 30m.

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