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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    3h 32m
    £70–162

  2. Bus, line 76 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Osborne Streetbus bus X20 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Pier Avenuebus bus 76 / ...
    6h 55m
    £31–67

  3. Drive 149.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Clacton-on-Seacar car 149.1 mi
    3h 16m
    £37–53

  4. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Shenfieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Shenfield to Clacton-on-Seatrain train
    4h 17m
    £82–166

Southampton to Clacton-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Clacton-on-Sea via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Pier Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Stanwell Street in around 6h 55m.

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