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Southend Airport to Harwich by train

First train

03:33

Last train

13:35

Departure station

Southend Airport

Arrival station

Harwich

Journey time

From 1h 38m

Distance

35 miles (56 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Greater Anglia

Taking the train from Southend Airport to Harwich in 1 hour 38 minutes

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

It usually takes around 2 hours 13 minutes to travel the 35 miles (56 km) from Southend Airport to Harwich by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 38 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. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Greater Anglia for all or at least part of your journey to Harwich.

Book train tickets from Southend Airport to Harwich 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 Harwich by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Southend Airport to Harwich? 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 Southend Airport and Harwich by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Southend Airport to Harwich is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Southend Airport to Harwich?

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

What time does the first train from Southend Airport to Harwich leave?

The first train from Southend Airport to Harwich leaves at 03:33. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Southend Airport to Harwich leave?

The last train from Southend Airport to Harwich leaves at 13:35. 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 Southend Airport and Harwich by train?

Trains travelling from Southend Airport to Harwich cover a distance of around 35 miles (56 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Harwich to Southend Airport.

Cheap train tickets from Southend Airport to Harwich

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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 Southend 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.

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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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