There are 4 ways to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Stratford (London)Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
2h 29m£30–87Drive 80.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent)80.5 mi
1h 31m£20–29Line 74 bus, bus, line 300 bus
- Take the bus from Pier Avenue to Head Street74
- Take the bus from Crouch Street to Bus Station371 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
5h 56mTrain via Greenwich
- Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Stratford (London)Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Gillingham (Kent)Luton - Rainham / ...
3h£26–78
Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent) is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent) is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct train from Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent). However, there are services departing from Clacton-on-Sea and arriving at Gillingham (Kent) via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Gillingham (Kent) is 96 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.
The best way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent) without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent), including transfers.
Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Clacton-on-Sea station.
The best way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent) is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 74 bus and bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 5h 56m.
Gillingham (Kent) is 1h ahead of Clacton-on-Sea. It is currently 10:51 AM in Clacton-on-Sea and 11:51 AM in Gillingham (Kent).
Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and Gillingham (Kent), England?
You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent) via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pier Avenue to Victoria Street via Head Street, Crouch Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Basildon, Upminster, Upminster, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 5h 56m.
Train from Clacton-on-Sea to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Gillingham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 330 102 0801
- services@hedingham.co.uk
- Website
- hedinghamandchambers.co.uk
Bus from Pier Avenue to Head Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.hedinghamandchambers.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Crouch Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
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Yes, the driving distance between Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent) is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Gillingham (Kent).
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