The average bus between Ripley and Clacton-on-Sea takes 14h 2m and the fastest bus takes 10h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ripley 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 Ripley and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:53 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ripley is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Corporation Street and take an average of 14h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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10h 42m • 5 changes
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10h 42m • 5 changes
Want to know about travelling from Ripley 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 Ripley to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Ripley station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
Ripley to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Bus Station.
Ripley to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Ripley and Clacton-on-Sea is 221.7 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a bus from Upper Marehay Road to Pier Avenue via Corporation Street, Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Stanwell Street in around 8h 38m.