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Outbound fromStansted Airport to Harwich by train
It takes an average of 3h 43m to travel from Stansted Airport to Harwich by train, over a distance of around 43 miles (69 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Stansted Airport to Harwich and tickets for this journey start from £33.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:36 | |
| Departure station | Stansted Airport | |
| Arrival station | Harwich | |
| Journey time | From 2h 15m | |
| Distance | 43 miles (69 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £33.90 | |
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Travelling from Stansted Airport to Harwich by train
Looking to travel from Stansted Airport to Harwich by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 43 minutes to travel from Stansted Airport to Harwich by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 15 minutes though. You'll usually find 42 trains per day running along the 43 miles (69 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Harwich, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Greater Anglia or CrossCountry to get to Harwich – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Stansted Airport to Harwich in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £33.90.
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Cheap train tickets from Stansted Airport to Harwich
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Stansted Airport to Harwich is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.