The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Clacton-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton 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 Luton to Clacton-on-Sea will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
To travel from Luton to Clacton-on-Sea you need to make at least one change.
NX737 · NX71720:455h00Luton, Station Interchange1:45Colchester, East Hill / High Street£411One-way1 change
NX737 · NX71720:355h10Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)1:45Colchester, East Hill / High Street£411One-way1 change
NX737 · NX7175:404h20Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)10:00Colchester, East Hill / High Street£421One-way1 change
NX737 · NX7175:504h10Luton, Station Interchange10:00Colchester, East Hill / High Street£421One-way1 change
NX737 · NX71715:304h20Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)19:50Colchester, East Hill / High Street£421One-way1 change
NX737 · NX71713:353h30Luton, Station Interchange17:05Colchester, East Hill / High Street£431One-way1 change
NX737 · NX71713:253h40Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)17:05Colchester, East Hill / High Street£421One-way1 change
NX737 · NX7175:504h10Luton, Station Interchange10:00Colchester, East Hill / High Street£421One-way1 change
NX737 · NX71715:404h10Luton, Station Interchange19:50Colchester, East Hill / High Street£431One-way1 change
NX737 · NX71718:354h15Luton, Station Interchange22:50Colchester, East Hill / High Street£421One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton to Clacton-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Clacton-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 109 km
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Clacton-on-Sea bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Clacton-on-Sea coaches for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX737 · NX717 | Delayed 1:35 5:50Luton, Station Interchange | 4h10 | 10:00 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | Delayed 1:35 8:00Luton, Station Interchange | 4h25 | 12:25 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | Delayed 1:35 10:05Luton, Station Interchange | 4h50 | 14:55 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | On time 13:25 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 3h30 | 16:55 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | Delayed 1:35 13:35Luton, Station Interchange | 3h20 | 16:55 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | On time 15:30 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 4h20 | 19:50 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | Delayed 1:35 15:40Luton, Station Interchange | 4h10 | 19:50 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | On time 18:25 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 4h25 | 22:50 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | Delayed 1:35 18:35Luton, Station Interchange | 4h15 | 22:50 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | On time 20:35 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 5h10 | 1:45 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | Delayed 1:35 20:45Luton, Station Interchange | 5h00 | 1:45 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
| Friday 5 June | |||||
NX737 · NX717 | On time 5:40 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 4h20 | 10:00 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | On time 5:50 Luton, Station Interchange | 4h10 | 10:00 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | On time 7:45 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 4h40 | 12:25 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | On time 8:00 Luton, Station Interchange | 4h25 | 12:25 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | On time 9:50 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 5h10 | 15:00 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX717 | On time 10:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 4h55 | 15:00 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Clacton-on-Sea
Buses from Luton to Clacton-on-Sea run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:25, the last at 21:35. The fastest coach covers the 109 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 109 km |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 2:25 |
Last bus 21:35 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: National Express from Luton to Clacton-on-SeaYou can travel by bus between Luton to Clacton-on-Sea with National Express for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Luton to Clacton-on-Sea coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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