Quick Summary
A taxi to Harwich International Port costs £161 for a saloon from central London with LondonAirport-Taxi.com, £123 from Stansted and £216 from Heathrow. The drive from London takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours via the A12 and A120. Every fare is fixed when you book.
Harwich International Port Taxi Fares
| Route | Miles | Saloon (3) | Estate (4) | MPV (5) | 8-seat MPV (7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central London to Harwich Port | 84 | £161 | £183 | £232 | £279 |
| Stansted to Harwich Port | 50 | £123 | £138 | £174 | £215 |
| Heathrow to Harwich Port | 115 | £216 | £243 | £305 | £356 |
| Gatwick to Harwich Port | 105 | £201 | £226 | £284 | £334 |
Fares are all-in checkout prices at the time of writing, to Harwich International Port (CO12), from central London (Covent Garden) and the airport terminals. An executive MPV for 8 passengers is £349 from central London. Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together; for a single minibus, ask us on WhatsApp.
Getting to the Port on Time
Harwich International Port handles ferries to the Netherlands and visiting cruise ships. Your ticket gives the check-in time; book the pickup so you arrive comfortably before it. Allow about 2 hours from central London (84 miles), about 1 hour 15 minutes from Stansted (50 miles), the closest London airport, and 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 and a half hours from Heathrow (115 miles). The A12 is busiest on Friday afternoons.
Room for Your Luggage
A saloon takes 3 passengers and 3 bags, an estate 4 passengers and 4 bags, an MPV 5 passengers and 4 bags, and the 8-seat MPV 7 passengers and 7 bags. For a family with large cases or a couple on a long cruise, the estate or the 8-seat MPV gives the most room.
Coming Back Through Harwich
A taxi from Harwich International Port back to central London is £161 for a saloon, and to Stansted £118. Book it for your scheduled arrival plus time to disembark and collect your luggage. If your ferry or ship is running late, message us on WhatsApp with the new time.
Taxi or Train to Harwich?
Trains run from London Liverpool Street to Harwich International station, next to the port, usually with a change at Manningtree. The train is cheaper for one person travelling light. A taxi suits families, groups and anyone with heavy luggage or an early or late sailing, because it goes from your door to the terminal with no change.
What’s Included
- Fixed fare: agreed when you book, whatever the traffic.
- Drop-off at the terminal and help with your luggage.
- Flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting for airport pickups.
- Free child seats: up to two per vehicle in MPVs and larger, fitted before pickup — ask when you book or on WhatsApp.
- Payment: card, PayPal or cash, with free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from London to Harwich port?
£161 for a saloon from central London, fixed at booking.
An estate is £183, an MPV for up to 5 passengers £232 and an 8-seat MPV £279. The journey is about 84 miles.
How much is a taxi from Stansted to Harwich port?
£123 for a saloon.
Stansted is the closest London airport, about 50 miles away. Your driver tracks your flight and waits 60 minutes free after you land.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Harwich port?
£216 for a saloon.
It is about 115 miles. From Gatwick it is £201.
How long does it take to get from London to Harwich port?
About 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours by road.
Most of the route is the A12 and A120. Allow more on Friday afternoons.
What happens if my ferry is late back to Harwich?
Message us on WhatsApp with the new arrival time.
Book the pickup for the scheduled arrival plus time to disembark and collect your luggage.
How much is a taxi from Harwich port back to London?
£161 for a saloon to central London.
To Stansted it is £118.
