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Trains from Reading West to Harwich Town (HWC)

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19

train journeys
per day

103

miles (166 kms)

2hrs 43 mins

fastest journey

06:38 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Reading West to Harwich Town (HWC)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Harwich Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Harwich Town is approximately 103 miles (166 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 8 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Harwich Town.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Harwich Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 43 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Harwich Town Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:38
    2 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:29
    2 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    10:21
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:02
    3 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    11:21
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:59
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    12:21
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    3 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:15
    3 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    14:21
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:14
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:15
    3 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    16:21
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:16
    3 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:45
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:49
    3 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    19:21
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:52
    3 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    20:22
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:15
    3 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    21:23
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:12
    3 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    22:22
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:31
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    23:22
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:43
    3 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    23:57
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:35
    8 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    06:15
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:36
    8 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    07:23
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:45
    9 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Reading West
    Harwich Town
    Reading West to Harwich Town

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Harwich Town Station

Station name Harwich Town (HWC)
Address Harwich Town station, George Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NA
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading West and Harwich Town

The travel time between Reading West and Harwich Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 43 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Harwich Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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Amenities on trains between Reading West and Harwich Town can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading West & Harwich Town. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Harwich Town.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading West and Harwich Town, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.