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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
57 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea 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 Colchester for Clacton-on-Sea 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 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest buses will take 57 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.
7:430h57Colchester8:40Clacton-on-Sea£51One-way0 changes- 8:130h57Colchester9:10Clacton-on-Sea£51One-way0 changes
- 8:430h57Colchester9:40Clacton-on-Sea£51One-way0 changes
- 9:130h57Colchester10:10Clacton-on-Sea£51One-way0 changes
- 9:430h57Colchester10:40Clacton-on-Sea£51One-way0 changes
- 7:430h57Colchester8:40Clacton-on-Sea£51One-way0 changes
- 8:130h57Colchester9:10Clacton-on-Sea£51One-way0 changes
- 8:430h57Colchester9:40Clacton-on-Sea£51One-way0 changes
- 9:130h57Colchester10:10Clacton-on-Sea£51One-way0 changes
- 9:430h57Colchester10:40Clacton-on-Sea£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 21 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea bus times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea coaches for today, Monday 20 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:43 Colchester | 0h57 | 9:40 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:13 Colchester | 0h57 | 10:10 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:43 Colchester | 0h57 | 10:40 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 21 April | |||||
| 7:43 Colchester | 0h57 | 8:40 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:13 Colchester | 0h57 | 9:10 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea
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Buses from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:28, the last at 23:18. The fastest coach covers the 21 km distance in 45m.
Distance 21 km |
Average bus duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 0:28 |
Last bus 23:18 |
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Bus providers: Stephensons of Essex, Hedingham & Chambers from Colchester to Clacton-on-SeaYou can travel by bus between Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea with Stephensons of Essex, Hedingham & Chambers for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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