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

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
    4h 26m
    £76–140

  2. Drive  178.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Clacton-on-Seacar car 178.6 mi
    3h 52m
    £44–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Shenfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shenfield to Clacton-on-Seatrain train
    6h 28m
    £64–118

  4. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane SOU - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train
    8h 5m
    £121–532

  5. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SOU - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train
    7h 20m
    £101–344

Poole to Clacton-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 26m.

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