There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Harwich by train, rideshare, or car
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- Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to ManningtreeLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 8m£40–93Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Reading to Harwich121.1 mi
2h 41m£18Train via London
- Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street StationElizabeth
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ManningtreeLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 19m£29–79Train via London #2
- Take the train from Reading to London WaterlooReading - London Waterloo
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to ManningtreeLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 53m£35–80Drive 120.8 mi
- Drive from Reading to Harwich120.8 mi
2h 26m£30–43
Reading to Harwich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Harwich is to rideshare which costs £18 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Harwich is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Dovercourt via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Reading and Harwich is 111 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Harwich without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Reading to Harwich, including transfers.
Reading to Harwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Harwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Liverpool Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Harwich is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Reading to Harwich.
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Harwich, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Dovercourt via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £20–25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £27–40
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £11–18
- Peak
- £15–22
Train from Reading to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £13–20
- Peak
- £17–25
Train from Stratford (London) to Manningtree
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtree
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–50
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Reading to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Reading to Harwich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reading and Harwich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















