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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Harwich is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Harwich is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Harwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Mayflower Avenue via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Harwich?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Harwich Town via Euston station, London Liverpool Street and Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Manchester to Harwich?

The distance between Manchester and Harwich is 257 miles. The road distance is 224.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Harwich without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Manchester to Harwich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Harwich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Harwich train from?

Manchester to Harwich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Harwich?

The best way to get from Manchester to Harwich is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Manchester to Harwich bus arrive?

Manchester to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Manchester to Harwich train arrive?

Manchester to Harwich train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Harwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Harwich is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Manchester to Harwich.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Harwich 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 27m
£58–243
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Norwich to Manningtreetrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
6h 38m
£40–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
9h 31m
£47–90
Drive 223.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Harwichcar 223.4 mi
4h 26m
£54–78
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain
3. Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Towntrain
5h 16m
£86–278
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Manningtreetrain
6h 16m
£61–163
Fly Manchester Airport to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Manningtreetrain
7h 22m
£76–582
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 34m
£60–175
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain
6h 12m
£100–317
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
8h 4m
£64–149

Manchester to Harwich by train, subway, and foot

139Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Harwich.

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Distance: 255.9 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Mayflower Avenue via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station, and Head Street in around 9h 31m.

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