There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
3h 19m£63–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus Uk066
- Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus Uk007
6h 33m£18–29Drive 122.6 mi
- Drive from Brighton to Clacton-on-Seacar 122.6 mi
2h 13m£30–44Train
- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Seatrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
3h 28m£59–139
Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton station to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road and arriving at Pier Avenue via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U and Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea via London Bridge station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Brighton and Clacton-on-Sea is 124 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 19m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea, including transfers.
Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea is to train via London which takes 3h 19m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 6h 33m.
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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Pier Avenue via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U and Stanwell Street in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Brighton to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Sea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Sea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.
Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea.
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