There are 6 ways to get from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
4h 25m£77–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
7h 52m£34–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Seatrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
7h 11m£45–77Drive 178.6 mi
- Drive from Poole to Clacton-on-Seacar 178.6 mi
3h 52m£45–65Train, fly to London City Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY)plane SOU - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain
8h 1m£116–523Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SOU - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain
7h 54m£106–335
Poole to Clacton-on-Sea by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Pier Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station and Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Poole and Clacton-on-Sea is 188 miles. The road distance is 179.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea, including transfers.
Poole to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 52m.
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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Pier Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, Osborne Street, and Stanwell Street in around 7h 52m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £110–470
Flights from Southampton Airport to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Friday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- £350–1,000
Flights from Southampton Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £110–490
Flights from Southampton Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–260
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Clacton-on-Sea is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea.
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