What is the cheapest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer?

The cheapest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer is to train and fly and bus which costs £55 - £160 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer?

The fastest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Clacton-on-Sea and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Pier Avenue and arriving at Port Rodie via Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.

How far is it from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer?

The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Stranraer is 483 miles. The road distance is 421.6 miles.

How do I travel from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer without a car?

The best way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer?

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer bus from?

Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Railway Station.

Where does the Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer bus arrive?

Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Can I drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 179+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
10h 31m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Chelmsford
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
8h 24m
£56–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Station717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
17h 48m
£62–131
Drive 419.2 mi
1. Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Stranraer419.2 mi
7h 29m
£103–149
Train, bus via Leeds
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
5. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
14h 26m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Chelmsford
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 47m
£72–179
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
8h 26m
£113–333
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 54m
£128–372
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 35m
£133–359
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 36m
£98–262

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 480.1 mi
Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Pier Avenue to Port Rodie via Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 48m.

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