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Harwich to Alexandra Palace by train

First train

09:31

Last train

17:32

Departure station

Harwich

Arrival station

Alexandra Palace

Journey time

From 1h 58m

Distance

63 miles (102 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

London Overground, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

Taking the train from Harwich to Alexandra Palace in 1 hour 58 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Harwich to Alexandra Palace? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 7 minutes to travel the 63 miles (102 km) from Harwich to Alexandra Palace by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 58 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Greater Anglia or London Overground, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Harwich to Alexandra Palace in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Alexandra Palace by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Harwich to Alexandra Palace? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Harwich and Alexandra Palace by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Harwich to Alexandra Palace is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Harwich to Alexandra Palace?

No, there are no direct train services from Harwich to Alexandra Palace. Travelling from Harwich to Alexandra Palace by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Harwich to Alexandra Palace leave?

The first train from Harwich to Alexandra Palace leaves at 09:31. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Harwich to Alexandra Palace leave?

The last train from Harwich to Alexandra Palace leaves at 17:32. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Harwich and Alexandra Palace by train?

Trains travelling from Harwich to Alexandra Palace cover a distance of around 63 miles (102 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Harwich to Alexandra Palace

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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