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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Harwich to Shenfield for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Harwich
- Departure station
- Harwich station guide
- Address
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- Harwich, CO12 3AP
Operators serving Harwich
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Facilities at Harwich
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park
Explore the area around Harwich
- Harwich Maritime Museum
About your departure station
Opened in 1854 as the terminus of the Great Eastern Railway's branch line, Harwich became crucial for continental ferry traffic.
The station represents port railways that adapted to changing travel patterns.
Harwich's story reflects the town's maritime heritage and fluctuating fortunes as a passenger and freight gateway, with rail maintaining vital connections despite ferry service reductions.
Recent upgrades have modernized facilities while preserving the station's historic role in this important Essex port town.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Harwich to Shenfield?
Open the ticket search and enter Harwich as your departure station and Shenfield as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Harwich and Shenfield?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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