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Harwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Harwich

With a population of 20,578, Harwich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Harwich to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Harwich

Harwich in July
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harwich in July
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Harwich

Plane

Although Harwich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 50 miles from Harwich. The shortest domestic flight to Harwich departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harwich to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Harwich Dovercourt, Essex is the busiest station in Harwich. Another popular train station is Harwich Town, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Harwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 68 miles from Harwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harwich, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Harwich takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Harwich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 50 miles from Harwich. The shortest domestic flight to Harwich departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harwich, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harwich to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Harwich Dovercourt, Essex is the busiest station in Harwich. Another popular train station is Harwich Town, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Harwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 68 miles from Harwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harwich, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Harwich takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Harwich

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Harwich

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harwich

Most booked hotels in Harwich

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The Pier Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Alma Inn & Dining Rooms
1 star
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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OYO The Leven
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Stoneleigh
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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The Orwell Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£56+
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Fryatt Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Harwich

Hiring a car in Harwich costs £31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Harwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Harwich is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Harwich costs £31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Harwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Harwich is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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