The average bus between Poole and Clacton-on-Sea takes 15h 10m and the fastest bus takes 13h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Poole 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 Poole and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 15h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 13m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
Poole to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Poole and Clacton-on-Sea is 249.1 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Pier Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Stanwell Street in around 7h 46m.