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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 buses that leave Clacton-on-Sea for Colchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 21 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:230h58Clacton-on-Sea7:21Colchester£51One-way0 changes- 6:550h56Clacton-on-Sea7:51Colchester£51One-way0 changes
- 7:171h05Clacton-on-Sea8:22Colchester£51One-way0 changes
- 7:230h58Clacton-on-Sea8:21Colchester£51One-way0 changes
- 7:540h57Clacton-on-Sea8:51Colchester£51One-way0 changes
- 9:250h55Clacton-on-Sea10:20Colchester£51One-way0 changes
- 9:550h55Clacton-on-Sea10:50Colchester£51One-way0 changes
- 10:250h55Clacton-on-Sea11:20Colchester£51One-way0 changes
- 10:550h55Clacton-on-Sea11:50Colchester£51One-way0 changes
- 11:250h55Clacton-on-Sea12:20Colchester£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 21 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester coaches for tomorrow, Monday 20 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:23 Clacton-on-Sea | 0h58 | 7:21 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:55 Clacton-on-Sea | 0h56 | 7:51 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:17 Clacton-on-Sea | 1h05 | 8:22 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:23 Clacton-on-Sea | 0h58 | 8:21 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:54 Clacton-on-Sea | 0h57 | 8:51 Colchester | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester
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Buses from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:31. The fastest coach covers the 21 km distance in 38m.
Distance 21 km |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 38m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:31 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: Stephensons of Essex, Hedingham & Chambers from Clacton-on-Sea to ColchesterYou can travel by bus between Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester with Stephensons of Essex, Hedingham & Chambers for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Hedingham & Chambers
FAQs: Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Colchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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