Bus from Clacton to Thorpe-le-Soken
4 direct routes · 15–51 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 21:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thorpe-le-Soken as of 06:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Clacton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Central Connect | ~24 min | 14 | Sat 9 · Sun 5 | 05:30 | 21:08 | Jackson Road (Stand F) | Tendring College (o/s) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · TL7, TU2, 115
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL7 | Central Connect | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:23 | 08:23 | Springfield Meadows (adj) | Tendring College (o/s) | Weeley Heath |
| TU2 | Central Connect | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:06 | 08:06 | Leys Drive (adj) | Thorpe Memorial (opp) | Weeley Heath & Weeley |
| 115 | Central Connect | ~51 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 07:39 | Railway Station (Stop 3) | Tendring College (o/s) | Weeley & Weeley Heath |
Times are for the first boarding point in Clacton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus or 115 bus timetable.
Fares from Clacton to Thorpe-le-Soken
- £3.00 adult single on the 3 and 115 (Central Connect)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the TL7 and TU2 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Clacton to Thorpe-le-Soken?
4 routes run directly from Clacton to Thorpe-le-Soken: the 3 (Central Connect), the TL7 (Central Connect), the TU2 (Central Connect), the 115 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 3, 14 times each weekday — board at Jackson Road (Stand F) and get off at Tendring College (o/s), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clacton to Thorpe-le-Soken?
Between 15 minutes on the TU2 and 51 on the 115, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Clacton to Thorpe-le-Soken?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 21:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Clacton to Thorpe-le-Soken?
Adult singles from Clacton to Thorpe-le-Soken: £3.00 on the 3 and 115 (Central Connect); £5.00 on the TL7 and TU2 (Central Connect). The TL7 and the TU2 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.