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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 an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, while a bus costs an average of $52.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Clacton-on-Sea to London
Compare the available ways to get from Clacton-on-Sea to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Clacton-on-Sea to London:
A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Clacton-on-Sea to London costing on average $52.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
The journey is about 38m faster (1h 28m by train vs 2h 6m by car) and roughly $35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 vs $69). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:00 AM 2h00 Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) 10:00 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:00 AM 2h00 Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) 10:00 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
C0466712:05 PM 1h26 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) 1:31 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C0466410:05 AM 1h26 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) 11:31 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
P669821:05 PM 1h26 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) 2:31 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
P6697611:05 AM 1h26 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) 12:31 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX717 · NXA86:40 PM 3h40 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX717 · NXA82:10 PM 3h40 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX717 · NXA84:45 PM 4h05 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Clacton-on-Sea to London:
A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Clacton-on-Sea to London costing on average $52.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to London by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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