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How to get from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Clacton-on-Sea take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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 Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Clacton-on-Sea by train.
- Travel with Stephensons of Essex, Hedingham & Chambers to go to Clacton-on-Sea by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Abellio Greater Anglia.
- 3 direct buses per day with Hedingham & Chambers.
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