What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Harwich?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Harwich is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Harwich?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Harwich is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Harwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Harwich?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Harwich Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Harwich?

The distance between Cardiff and Harwich is 220 miles. The road distance is 230.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Harwich without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Harwich without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Harwich?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Cardiff to Harwich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Harwich bus from?

Cardiff to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Harwich train from?

Cardiff to Harwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Harwich?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Harwich is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Cardiff to Harwich bus arrive?

Cardiff to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Harwich train arrive?

Cardiff to Harwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Harwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Harwich is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Harwich.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Harwich?

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Cardiff to Harwich - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 104 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Harwich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 23m
£66–142
Train via Gloucester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Stansted Airporttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
10h 11m
£32–347
Bus, line 104 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
4. Take the bus from Head Street to Mayflower Avenuebus 102 / ...
8h 27m
Drive 228.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Harwichcar 228.7 mi
4h 19m
£56–81
Fly, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain
8h 14m
£234–705

Cardiff to Harwich by train

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Distance: 219.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Harwich, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harwich Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, and Head Street in around 8h 27m.

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