Bus from Thorpe-le-Soken to Clacton
4 direct routes · 14–40 min · first bus 07:14, last bus 22:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Clacton as of 08:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Thorpe-le-Soken, 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 | ~23 min | 14 | Sat 10 · Sun 5 | 07:14 | 22:36 | Thorpe Memorial (opp) | Pier Avenue (Stand D) | — |
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 | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:21 | 15:21 | Thorpe Memorial (opp) | Springfield Meadows (opp) | — |
| TU2 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:29 | 15:29 | Thorpe Memorial (adj) | Leys Drive (opp) | Weeley & Weeley Heath |
| 115 | Central Connect | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:21 | 15:21 | Thorpe Memorial (opp) | Railway Station (Stop 3) | Weeley Heath & Weeley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Thorpe-le-Soken 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 Thorpe-le-Soken to Clacton
- £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 Thorpe-le-Soken to Clacton?
4 routes run directly from Thorpe-le-Soken to Clacton: 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 Thorpe Memorial (opp) and get off at Pier Avenue (Stand D), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Thorpe-le-Soken to Clacton?
Between 14 minutes on the TU2 and 40 on the 115, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Thorpe-le-Soken to Clacton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:14 and the last around 22:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Thorpe-le-Soken to Clacton?
Adult singles from Thorpe-le-Soken to Clacton: £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.