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 April
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harwich in April
Estimated hotel price
£36
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harwich, followed by Train. The train journey from Harwich to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harwich, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Harwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harwich, followed by Train. The train journey from Harwich to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harwich, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Harwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Harwich

Airlines serving Harwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harwich

Most booked hotels in Harwich

The Pier Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£144+
The Orwell Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£59+
The Goodlife Guesthouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Best Western Brook Hotel, Felixstowe
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£72+
Fryatt Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£39+

Hiring a car in Harwich

Hiring a car in Harwich costs £81 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. Economy (Mitsubishi Colt or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Harwich, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Harwich costs £81 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. Economy (Mitsubishi Colt or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Harwich, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.