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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
    2h 58m
    £52–122

  2. Drive 116.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Clacton-on-Seacar car 116.5 mi
    2h 26m
    £29–41

  3. Bus, line 76 bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Pier Avenuebus bus 76 / ...
    6h 5m
    £45–70

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
    3h 14m
    £58–121

  5. Train via London #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
    3h 42m
    £56–129

Reading to Clacton-on-Sea by train

Calendar143Weekly Trains
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Clacton-on-Sea via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Pier Avenue via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Stanwell Street in around 6h 5m.

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