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

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwich to Manchester is to train via London which takes 4h 16m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Harwich and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Mayflower Avenue and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Harwich and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Manningtree, Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Harwich to Manchester?

The distance between Harwich and Manchester is 257 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harwich to Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 16m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Harwich to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Manchester bus from?

Harwich to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Manchester train from?

Harwich to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.

Train or bus from Harwich to Manchester?

The best way to get from Harwich to Manchester is to train via London which takes 4h 16m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Harwich to Manchester bus arrive?

Harwich to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Harwich to Manchester train arrive?

Harwich to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Harwich to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Harwich to Manchester is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Harwich to Manchester.

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

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Harwich to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Harwich to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 16m
£90–215
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thorpe-le-Soken to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 21m
£42–68
Drive 214.8 mi
1. Drive from Harwich to Manchestercar 214.8 mi
4h 50m
£53–77
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 54m
£83–255
Train
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 18m
£92–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
9h 51m
£56–80
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
6h 54m
£97–604
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
7h 6m
£71–198
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 35m
£123–275
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 1m
£76–167

Harwich to Manchester by train

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Manchester Piccadilly via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Manchester Central Coach Station via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 51m.

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