Cars etc
Please! Do not drink and drive!
Roads into Historic Harwich are the A120 (connects with the A12 North-East of Colchester) and B1414 (from Clacton). Follow both roads to Historic (Old) Harwich. When you finally reach water you’ve arrived!
If you have a designated (non-drinking or teetotal) driver then there is limited street parking, quayside parking (not cheap) plus one other public car park in Historic Harwich (Wellington Road). Further street parking is available towards Dovercourt but please be courteous to residents.
Trains
Greater Anglia is the only train operator locally and all trains connect with mainline services at Manningtree (London Liverpool St, Stratford, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich & Norwich). The Harwich branch line is known as the Mayflower line, has great views over the Stour estuary and is only 21 minutes end-to-end.
Please check with Greater Anglia or National Rail if you need clarification or in case of last minute changes.
Buses
There are several bus services from out of town. All serve Dovercourt Town Centre and Harwich Train Station.
The 102/104 are First Essex services from Colchester, calling at Ardleigh, Lawford Manningtree, Mistley and Bradfield on the way. The 102 & 104 both serve Wix & Little / Great Oakley. Please use Travel Info – other travel information services are available
Konect Buses run the Harwich area (22) circular route plus the Harwich to Clacton (3) route. Please check their website Konectbuses.co.uk for timetables and service information.
Ferries
The Harwich Harbour Foot Ferry operates a small vessel between Harwich, Shotley & Felixstowe. It is strongly advisable to prebook. Please note services are weather and season dependent.
Stena Line operate twice daily services between Harwich International (Parkeston Quay) and Hoek Van Holland
Statement
All information was believed correct at the time of publication but may have changed. The above information was updated on 25th April 2026
Please check with the appropriate operator or travel information website before travelling.