The average bus between Hitchin and Clacton-on-Sea takes 12h 11m and the fastest bus takes 11h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Hitchin and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 8:16 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Bus Station and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Airport Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Moormead Close station.
Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Pier Avenue station.
Book your Hitchin to Clacton-on-Sea bus tickets online with Arriva UK, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hitchin and Clacton-on-Sea is 100.5 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a bus from Moormead Close to Pier Avenue via Airport Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Stanwell Street in around 6h 3m.