Harwich, Essex coast
Harwich port transfers from London
For cruises and North Sea crossings from Harwich, we drive you from London to the port with all your luggage, and meet you there on your return.
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A clear route through Essex
Planned around traffic out of east London.
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Cruise and ferry sailings
We cover both from Harwich.
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Luggage-friendly vehicles
Choose a car or MPV to match your cases.
Harwich and the journey from London
Harwich is on the Essex coast in the east of England, where the rivers Stour and Orwell meet the North Sea. Its international port serves ferry routes to the Netherlands and is also used by cruise ships, particularly for itineraries heading to northern Europe and Scandinavia.
From London the drive heads north-east out through Essex, passing close to Colchester. It is a longer trip than Tilbury, and much of the route is on main A roads rather than motorway. Journey times depend on traffic and time of day, and the roads out of east London can be slow at rush hour. We plan a pickup time that gives you room to breathe.
Why people choose a car for Harwich
Harwich is a fair distance from London and reaching the port by train usually involves a change. With cruise luggage, or with children and a pushchair, that quickly becomes hard work. A private car keeps everything together from your front door to the terminal drop-off.
Check-in, arrivals and overnight crossings
Cruise lines give you a check-in time; ferry operators set a time when foot-passenger check-in closes. Tell us which applies to you and we will work back from it to set your London pickup. Overnight ferry sailings from Harwich often mean an evening departure, while morning arrivals back into the port are common, so early pickups on your return are routine for us.
For return journeys, tell us your ship or crossing and the expected arrival. Our team checks the arrival before your pickup, and your chauffeur waits in the terminal pickup area. The free waiting time for Harwich is shown on this page. If you need to change or cancel, please see our cancellation policy.
Harwich also sits on the same side of London as Stansted Airport, which can make a fly-and-sail trip simpler to arrange.
Meeting your chauffeur at Harwich International Port
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Step 1: Leave the ship
Disembark and collect your cases from the baggage hall at Harwich International Port as directed by the cruise line.
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Step 2: Come out of the terminal
Follow the exit signs out of the cruise terminal building to the pick-up area.
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Step 3: Find your chauffeur
Your chauffeur waits at the agreed meeting point with a board showing your name.
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Step 4: Load up and go
Your luggage goes into the car while you settle in for the journey home.
Harwich at a glance
- Meet and greet
- Available
- Free waiting time
- 60 minutes
Meet and greet is available at Harwich International Port at no extra charge.
Free waiting at Harwich International Port is 60 minutes from your booked pickup time; after that, waiting is £0.50 a minute, charged in 5-minute steps.
Harwich International Port is about 79 miles from central London, around 2 hours by car in light traffic. Allow longer at busy times.
Details for Harwich are maintained by our team.
Vehicles for Harwich
Your price appears when you get a quote. If you are travelling with lots of luggage, a larger vehicle is usually more comfortable.
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Estate
Skoda Superb Estate, VW Passat Estate or similar
- 4 passengers
- 3 large bags
- 4 small bags
From £204
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Executive Saloon
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
- 3 passengers
- 2 large bags
- 2 small bags
From £259
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Representative image — vehicle may vary.
Prices updated October 2026
Fixed prices to and from Harwich
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Harwich International Port → any of these 20 areas
Battersea, Belgravia, Bloomsbury, Camden Town, Canary Wharf, Chelsea, City of London, Covent Garden, Islington, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Marylebone, Mayfair, Notting Hill, Paddington, Shoreditch, Soho, Southwark, St John's Wood and Westminster
- Saloon
- £185
- Estate
- £204
- MPV
- £241
- 8 Seater
- £296
- Executive Saloon
- £259
- First Class
- £430
- Executive MPV
- £389
- Luxury SUV
- £453
Fixed prices per vehicle for the journeys shown. Your exact price, including any extras you ask for, is confirmed with your quote.
Prices updated October 2026
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. Extras you ask for, such as an additional stop, are added to your quote before you book.
How to book
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Get a quote
Tell us your sailing, date and London pickup address.
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We confirm
Our team confirms your booking and pickup time.
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Out to the coast
Your chauffeur drives you through Essex to the port.
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Met on arrival
Your chauffeur waits at the terminal pickup area when you return.
Questions about Harwich port transfers
Do you meet overnight ferries arriving at Harwich in the morning?
Yes. Early morning pickups at Harwich are common. Give us your crossing details and our team will check the arrival before your chauffeur sets off.
Is Harwich far from London?
It is further than Tilbury, out on the Essex coast in the north-east. Journey times depend on traffic and time of day, and we plan the pickup to give you time to spare.
Can we travel from Stansted to Harwich for a cruise?
Yes. Stansted and Harwich are both to the north-east of London. Give us your flight number and sailing time and we will plan the journey.
Can you take a pushchair and luggage for a family?
Yes. Tell us what you are bringing when you book so we can suggest a vehicle with enough space. Child seats can be requested; see our FAQ for details.
Sailing from Harwich?
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