There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
6h 29m£87–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
10h 16m£37–67Drive 214.4 mi
- Drive from Chard to Clacton-on-Seacar 214.4 mi
4h 22m£54–77Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Seatrain
8h 28m£81–192Bus, train
- Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop H to Taunton Rail Stationbus 1 / ...
- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Shenfieldtrain
- Take the train from Shenfield to Clacton-on-Seatrain
6h 36m£107–196
Chard to Clacton-on-Sea by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Clacton-on-Sea is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chard to Clacton-on-Sea is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Pier Avenue via County Hall, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station and Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Chard to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Chard and Clacton-on-Sea is 228 miles. The road distance is 215.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chard to Clacton-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Chard to Clacton-on-Sea, including transfers.
Chard to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Chard to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Chard to Clacton-on-Sea is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Clacton-on-Sea, England?
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Clacton-on-Sea via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Pier Avenue via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, Osborne Street, and Stanwell Street in around 10h 16m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Stansted Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Stansted Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Thursday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Stansted Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to London Stansted Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chard to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Chard to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Clacton-on-Sea is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Chard to Clacton-on-Sea.
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