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Region of England
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The East of England is the most easterly region of England and indeed of the whole United Kingdom. It lies broadly to the north of London, the Thames estuary and South East England, to the south of the Wash (the square-shaped indentation on England's east coast) and to the east of the East Midlands. The most easterly parts of this region are known as "East Anglia", which at its strictest definition only includes Norfolk and Suffolk but often includes all or part of Cambridgeshire and at its loosest definition covers the entire East of England.
By sea
The East of England is a coastal region, with a major port at Harwich in Essex. Sailings by Stena Line arrive into Harwich International Port from Hook of Holland, near Rotterdam in .
By train
Close to London, the East of England has an extensive network of commuter railway lines.
By bus
Several long-distance coach operators run services in the East, including Airport Bus Express, Flixbus, Green Line, and National Express.
By car
The East of England has an extensive motorway and trunk route network. Major roads include:
By bus
Rural bus services operate in most parts of the region, but they can be infrequent. They are usually operated by different companies, under different brands.
By car
Some places in the county are only accessible by road, particularly at night when public transport options are limited.
By boat
There are plenty of opportunities to travel across the East of England by boat, particularly in the summer.
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