There are 5 ways to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to ChelmsfordClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Road3 / ...
1h 24mDrive 49.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh49.7 mi
56 min£13–18Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Pier Avenue to Osborne Street76 / ...
- Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
3h 12mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh49.7 mi
56 min£110–140Train
- Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to ShenfieldClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Shenfield to RayleighLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
1h 33m£32–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Pier Avenue and arriving at Eastwood Road via Osborne Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Clacton-on-Sea and arriving at Rayleigh via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Rayleigh is 54 miles. The road distance is 50 miles.
The best way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh, including transfers.
Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Pier Avenue station.
Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Clacton-on-Sea station.
The best way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh is to line 76 bus and bus which takes 3h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and Rayleigh, England?
You can take a bus from Pier Avenue to Eastwood Road via Osborne Street and Bus Station in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh via Shenfield in around 1h 33m.
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Train from Clacton-on-Sea to Chelmsford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Clacton-on-Sea to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–29
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Shenfield to Rayleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Road
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- +44 330 102 0801
- services@hedingham.co.uk
- Website
- hedinghamandchambers.co.uk
Bus from Pier Avenue to Osborne Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.hedinghamandchambers.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Swan Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1255 222 280
Richards Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1255 222 241
- Website
- richardstaxis.com
AJ's and Amber Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 1255 222 250
- Website
- ajstaxi.co.uk
Ace Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1255 222 000
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More Questions & Answers
Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Osborne Street station.
Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh is 50 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Rayleigh.
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