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Compare train and bus for Clacton-on-Sea to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Clacton-on-Sea to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Clacton-on-Sea to London:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Clacton-on-Sea to London costing on average $47 (€37).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Clacton-on-Sea to London
How to get from Clacton-on-Sea to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Clacton-on-Sea to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P4745710:05 AM1h26Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT)11:31 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$181One-way0 transfers
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P4745710:05 AM1h26Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT)11:31 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P4745710:05 AM1h26Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT)11:31 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
P474549:05 AM1h28Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT)10:33 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$181One-way0 transfers
P474651:05 PM1h26Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT)2:31 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$201One-way0 transfers
P4746112:05 PM1h26Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT)1:31 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$201One-way0 transfers
NX717 · NXA82:10 PM3h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street5:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
NX717 · NXA86:40 PM3h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street10:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
NX717 · NXA84:45 PM4h05Colchester, East Hill / High Street8:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Clacton-on-Sea to London:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Clacton-on-Sea to London costing on average $47 (€37).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Clacton-on-Sea and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in London, Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road (Stop L).
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to London by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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