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Compare train and bus for London to Clacton-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Clacton-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 29 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 CHF 29, while a bus costs an average of CHF 43.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 29 Average price Cheapest | CHF 43 Average price | CHF 36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from London to Clacton-on-Sea
Compare the available ways to get from London to Clacton-on-Sea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Clacton-on-Sea:
A train is CHF 15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average CHF 43.
Other travel options to Clacton-on-Sea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
The journey is about 36m faster (1h 28m by train vs 2h 4m by car) and roughly CHF 8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF 29 vs CHF 36). 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 London to Clacton-on-Sea
How to get from London to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Clacton-on-Sea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:15 PM 2h00 London, Stratford City Bus Station 10:15 PM Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:15 PM 2h00 London, Stratford City Bus Station 10:15 PM Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P66950
12:18 PM 1h26 London Liverpool Street (LST) 1:44 PM Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P66942
10:18 AM 1h26 London Liverpool Street (LST) 11:44 AM Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) CHF 24 1 One-way 0 transfers - C04655
1:18 PM 1h26 London Liverpool Street (LST) 2:44 PM Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) CHF 24 1 One-way 0 transfers - C04649
9:18 AM 1h26 London Liverpool Street (LST) 10:44 AM Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) CHF 24 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NXA8 · NX717
7:30 PM 3h20 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:50 PM Colchester, East Hill / High Street CHF 48 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA8 · NX717
6:30 AM 3h30 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:00 AM Colchester, East Hill / High Street CHF 48 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA8 · NX717
4:00 PM 3h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 7:50 PM Colchester, East Hill / High Street CHF 48 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Clacton-on-Sea:
A train is CHF 15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average CHF 43.
Other travel options to Clacton-on-Sea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Clacton-on-Sea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Clacton-on-Sea by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Clacton-on-Sea by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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