This is the Harwich web-site’s main travel page. The page is divided into these categories:

		Getting to Harwich by road
		Train services
		Airport links to Harwich
		Ferries
		Cruises
		Local bus services
		Taxis
		Accommodation
		Local transport contacts
		Tourist Information

All ferries operate from Harwich International Port (formerly Harwich Parkeston Quay).

The port is served by train to Harwich International station, by the local (to and from Harwich and Dovercourt) 20 and 20A bus services, and is clearly signposted by road on the A120.

Passengers can use the fast Boat Train service operated by Anglia Railways from London Liverpool Street. This is scheduled to connect with ferry sailings. If bad weather or other problems delay or prevent ferry sailings the Anglia Railways staff at Liverpool Street will be able to advise you on the best course of action.

Alternatively Airport Cars and Harwich Taxis operate a taxi service between Harwich and the main airports.

Harwich — Hook of Holland

This route is operated by Stena Line with their new HSS ferry. Up to date travel information is available on the Stena Line web-site. For reservations and other information, call 08705 707070 from within the UK, or +44 1233 647022 from outside the UK. For Ferrycheck 24-hour up to date sailing information, call 08705 755755 from within the UK.

Harwich — Cuxhaven
Harwich — Esbjerg

These routes are operated by DFDS Scandinavian Seaways. (Note that the Cuxhaven route has replaced the Hamburg route with effect from March, 2002.) Up-to-date travel information is available on the DFDS web-site. For any other enquiries you should telephone DFDS Scandinavian Seaways in the UK on +44 (0)1255 240240 (Monday to Friday 0830-2000; Saturday 0830-1700; Sunday 1000-1600).

travel.sales@dfds.co.uk

The Harwich, Felixstowe & Shotley Foot Ferry

This operates a triangular route from Harwich Quay. The Foot Ferry has its own page on this web-site: click the ‘Ferry’ button on the button-bar.

All cruise ships operate from Harwich International Port.

Passengers should check with their cruise operator or travel agent to see if a coach service is in operation from Heathrow and Gatwick airports (in the case of American cruise operators) or other UK destinations (in the case of UK cruise operators) to Harwich before making their own connection arrangements.

Passengers making their own way to the port by train should disembark at Harwich International station and follow signs at the platform. Porterage assistance is usually available. You need to make your way to the car park — there are lifts and escalators — where you can catch the courtesy bus to the terminal, or you can walk with porterage if you prefer.

Train services to the port are operated by First Grest Eastern. We have links to their web-site and various others that might help you plan your journey — go to the trains page.

Passengers arriving by car should follow signs for the Cruise Car Park: go straight ahead after entering the port, then turn right immediately after the security check point. The car park is on the left. You can catch the courtesy bus from here.

Airport Cars and Harwich Taxis operate a taxi service between Harwich and the main airports.

Those planning an overnight stay in Harwich or Dovercourt should see the Contact Point page for details of accommodation in the area and those interested in history should definitely visit old Harwich with its fascinating buildings and narrow streets: click ‘essential’.

Local buses serve Colchester and Clacton as well as the immediate Harwich, Port and Dovercourt area. There are also more infrequent rural services. For bus timetable information on the County Council web-site, click the Three Scimitars button.

The principal bus operator in the area, First Eastern National, makes a route map (in PDF format) and a service frequency guide available on its web-site.

A&B (01255) 240042 Harwich Taxis (01255) 551111 Sovereign Taxis (01255) 553355 Starling’s (01255) 503000 This table is for information only. The Editors do not endorse the services of any firm and are not empowered to deal with complaints.

For overnight accommodation in the area please see the Contact Point page — there’s a special button on the button-bar. You can also search the English Tourist Board web-site or the AA web site for establishments inspected and approved by these two organisations.