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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 €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 €29, while a bus costs an average of €44.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€29 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Clacton-on-Sea:
A train is €15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average €44.
Other travel options to Clacton-on-Sea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
The journey is about 36m faster (1h 28m by train vs 2h 4m by car) and roughly €7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€29 vs €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 PM2h00London, Stratford City Bus Station10:15 PMColchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station)€71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:15 PM2h00London, Stratford City Bus Station10:15 PMColchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station)€71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P01334 · P6701611:30 PM1h24London Liverpool Street (LST)12:54 AMClacton-on-Sea station (CLT)€231One-way1 transfer
Other options
- P6694611:18 AM1h26London Liverpool Street (LST)12:44 PMClacton-on-Sea station (CLT)€191One-way0 transfers
- P6694310:18 AM1h26London Liverpool Street (LST)11:44 AMClacton-on-Sea station (CLT)€191One-way0 transfers
- P669551:18 PM1h26London Liverpool Street (LST)2:44 PMClacton-on-Sea station (CLT)€221One-way0 transfers
- NXA8 · NX7179:00 AM3h25London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street€431One-way1 transfer
- NXA8 · NX7176:30 AM3h35London, Victoria Coach Station10:05 AMColchester, East Hill / High Street€441One-way1 transfer
- NXA8 · NX7171:00 PM3h55London, Victoria Coach Station4:55 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street€471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Clacton-on-Sea:
A train is €15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average €44.
Other travel options to Clacton-on-Sea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- 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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