Harwich International Port
Parkeston
Harwich
Essex CO12 4SR
T: 01255 242000
F: 01255 241400
E: enquiries@harwich.co.uk
Harwich International Port is just 69 miles from London, via the A12. The recently upgraded A14 also gives direct access to the Midlands and the northern motorway network.
Harwich International Port (HWH) is one of the UK's leading multi-purpose freight and passenger ports with excellent road and rail links to the Midlands, London and the South East. It is ideally located for North Sea freight and passenger traffic to and from Scandinavia and the Benelux countries, offering first class ro-ro, ferry, container and bulk operations.
Car Parking
Ample parking is available at the Ferry and Cruise car park.
Travelling to Harwich International Port
By Air:
London (Stansted) Airport is within easy reach of Harwich (50 minutes by car or taxi) with Heathrow and Gatwick being only 2 hours drive away.
By Rail:
Rail users may travel to Harwich International Station being adjacent to the ferry & cruise terminals. Regular service connections to London (70 minutes) and also to other UK destinations.
How to Find Us
By Road:
From the M11: Leave at junction 8 (signposted Bishops Stortford, Stansted Airport) and join the A120 eastwards.
From the M25: Take the A12 at junction 28 (signposted Chelmsford) and then join the A120 at Colchester, after approximately 30 miles.
From the A14: Take the A12 at Ipswich and join the A120 at Colchester.
In all cases keep on the A120 following the signs to Harwich. On approaching Harwich follow signs for Harwich International Port.
By Sea:
Harwich International Port has connecting passenger services from Hook of Holland, Esbjerg (Denmark), Hamburg (Germany) and Ijmuiden (Amsterdam).
(Last Updated: 12-02-2008)