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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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Clacton-on-Sea:
A train is $11 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Clacton-on-Sea take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P4742510:18 AM1h26London Liverpool Street (LST)11:44 AMClacton-on-Sea station (CLT)$331One-way0 transfers
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P4742510:18 AM1h26London Liverpool Street (LST)11:44 AMClacton-on-Sea station (CLT)$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P4742510:18 AM1h26London Liverpool Street (LST)11:44 AMClacton-on-Sea station (CLT)$331One-way0 transfers
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P474219:18 AM1h26London Liverpool Street (LST)10:44 AMClacton-on-Sea station (CLT)$331One-way0 transfers
P474017:16 AM1h28London Liverpool Street (LST)8:44 AMClacton-on-Sea station (CLT)$361One-way0 transfers
P4743011:18 AM1h26London Liverpool Street (LST)12:44 PMClacton-on-Sea station (CLT)$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Clacton-on-Sea:
A train is $11 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Clacton-on-Sea take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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 Greater Anglia to go to Clacton-on-Sea by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Clacton-on-Sea by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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