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Compare train and coach for Clacton-on-Sea to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Clacton-on-Sea to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £92.
Distance: 203 km
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£43 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Southampton from Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Clacton-on-Sea to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Clacton-on-Sea to Southampton:
A coach is £61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Southampton costing on average £92.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 10 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Clacton-on-Sea and Southampton as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Coaches mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by coach.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Southampton by train.
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