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How to get fromBrighton to Clacton-on-Seaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
    3h 18m
    £58–93

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus bus Uk066
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus Uk007
    6h 33m
    £16–26

  3. Drive  122.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Clacton-on-Seacar car 122.6 mi
    2h 13m
    £31–44

  4. Train, line 26 bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Liverpool Street Stationbus bus 26 / ...
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Seatrain train
    3h 50m
    £55–103

Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Clacton-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Pier Avenue via London Stratford - Montfichet Road and Stanwell Street in around 6h 33m.

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