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How to get fromPoole to Clacton-on-Seaby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Poole to London WaterlootrainWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-SeatrainLondon Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    4h 20m
    £38–141

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shenfieldtrain
    3. Take the train from Shenfield to Clacton-on-Seatrain
    5h 56m
    £52–146

  3. Drive 178.4 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Clacton-on-Seacar178.4 mi
    3h 48m
    £45–65

  4. Train, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeSOU - STN
    3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Seatrain
    7h 39m
    £61–255

  5. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeSOU - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain
    7h 55m
    £77–334

Poole to Clacton-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Poole, England and Clacton-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 20m.

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