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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
    2h 49m
    £64–128

  2. Drive 117.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to Clacton-on-Seacar car 117.3 mi
    2h 8m
    £29–42

  3. Train, bus, line 76 bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Pier Avenuebus bus 76 / ...
    5h 6m
    £43–81

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus bus 007
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
    5h 9m
    £47–119

Folkestone to Clacton-on-Sea by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Clacton-on-Sea via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 49m.

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