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Harwich Museum
Harwich’s main local museum, covering maritime trade, naval history and town life inside a Georgian building on Main Road.
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Trains from Kingston upon Hull to Harwich run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 18:31. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 20m |
First train 5:24 |
Last train 18:31 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Discover the best of Harwich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Harwich trip today.
Harwich’s main local museum, covering maritime trade, naval history and town life inside a Georgian building on Main Road.
A preserved light vessel in the harbour area, open as a floating museum showing lighthouse and shipboard working life.
A historic cinema with occasional tours and heritage interest, notable for its early architecture and continuing cultural role.
Harwich’s historic centre has narrow lanes, period houses and maritime character, making it ideal for a self-guided walk.
A broad promenade and beach area popular for estuary views, fresh air and an easy waterside walk near the town centre.
A raised green space with coastal views, fortifications and open lawns, well suited to a short walk above the waterfront.
A traditional Essex shellfish staple: native oysters served raw or lightly dressed. They are prized for the clean, briny flavour of nearby estuary waters.
Cockles gathered from the Essex coast, usually eaten cold with vinegar and pepper. They are a long-standing seaside snack around ports and estuaries.
Brown shrimps from the east coast, often served potted with spiced butter on toast. They are a classic regional delicacy linked to coastal fishing towns.
Well-known local fish and chip shop serving classic seaside favourites in a relaxed, no-fuss setting near the town centre.
Historic waterfront pub and restaurant in old Harwich, known for seafood, British mains and a characterful maritime atmosphere.
Friendly traditional pub in Harwich offering British pub dishes, drinks and a laid-back local atmosphere close to the historic core.
Moderate for the UK coast. Hotels can rise in peak season, but pubs, cafés and local buses are generally manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Harwich International station -> Harwich Town station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kingston upon Hull to Harwich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Harwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kingston upon Hull to Harwich trains use the Hull to Dovercourt station pair, with some services arriving at Harwich International. Use this guide to compare Kingston upon Hull and Harwich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hull has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hull.
Wi-Fi is available at Hull. ATMs are available at Hull.
Ticket office support is available at Hull.
Available at Hull: Parking, WC.
Available at Hull: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hull: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Dovercourt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dovercourt.
Wi-Fi is available at Dovercourt.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dovercourt: Parking.
Available at Dovercourt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dovercourt: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Harwich International is 2 km from Harwich city centre. Public transport options include:
Harwich International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Harwich International. ATMs are available at Harwich International.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Harwich International: Parking, WC.
Available at Harwich International: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Harwich International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Harwich Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Harwich Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Harwich Town.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Harwich Town: Parking.
Available at Harwich Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Harwich Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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