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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of DKK 101 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of DKK 101, while a train costs an average of DKK 101.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
DKK 101 Average price Cheapest | DKK 44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea
Compare the available ways to get from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (30m by train vs 33m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 101 compared to roughly DKK 44 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P66942
11:15 AM 0h29 Colchester station (COL) 11:44 AM Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) DKK 103 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P66942
11:15 AM 0h29 Colchester station (COL) 11:44 AM Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) DKK 103 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P66942
11:15 AM 0h29 Colchester station (COL) 11:44 AM Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) DKK 103 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C04652
12:15 PM 0h29 Colchester station (COL) 12:44 PM Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) DKK 103 1 One-way 0 transfers - P66929
9:15 AM 0h29 Colchester station (COL) 9:44 AM Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) DKK 103 1 One-way 0 transfers - P66950
1:15 PM 0h29 Colchester station (COL) 1:44 PM Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) DKK 103 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Clacton-on-Sea by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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