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How to get fromHarwich to Cardiffby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Harwich to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 15m
    £98–192

  2. Line 104 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus bus 102 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    9h 20m
    £43–99

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thorpe-le-Soken to Shenfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    8h 12m
    £64–123

  4. Drive 228.7 mi

    1. Drive from Harwich to Cardiffcar car 228.7 mi
    4h 19m
    £57–82

  5. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 56m
    £85–237

  6. Train, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    9h 55m
    £78–268

Harwich to Cardiff by train

Calendar143Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Cardiff Central via Manningtree, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Sophia Gardens via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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