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Bakkeveen to Clacton-on-Sea

Updated: March 31, 2024 11:57 PM
Clacton-on-Sea

Bakkeveen to Clacton-on-Sea

Language and Currency

  • Language: Dutch in Bakkeveen, English in Clacton-on-Sea
  • Currency: Euro (€) in Bakkeveen, Pound Sterling (£) in Clacton-on-Sea

Distance and How to Reach

The distance between Bakkeveen and Clacton-on-Sea is approximately 360 kilometers (225 miles).


By Car: The fastest way to travel by car is via the A12 and A14 highways, taking about 3 hours and 45 minutes.


By Train: There is no direct train connection between Bakkeveen and Clacton-on-Sea. You can take a train from Bakkeveen to Rotterdam, then connect to a train to Harwich, and finally take a ferry to Clacton-on-Sea. The journey takes around 6 hours.


By Plane: The nearest airport to Bakkeveen is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), which is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) away. From GRQ, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN) and then take a train to Clacton-on-Sea, which takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Expenses

  • Accommodation: Budget hotels in Bakkeveen start from around €50 per night, while in Clacton-on-Sea they start from around £50 per night.
  • Food: A meal at a mid-range restaurant in Bakkeveen costs around €20, while in Clacton-on-Sea it costs around £25.
  • Transportation: A train ticket from Bakkeveen to Rotterdam costs around €20, a train ticket from Rotterdam to Harwich costs around £40, and a ferry ticket from Harwich to Clacton-on-Sea costs around £10.

Best Time to Go

The best time to visit Clacton-on-Sea is during the summer months (June to August), when the weather is warm and sunny.

What to Eat

  • Bakkeveen: Poffertjes (mini pancakes), stroopwafels (caramel waffles), uitsmijter (ham and cheese on bread)
  • Clacton-on-Sea: Fish and chips, oysters, cockles

Where to Go

  • Bakkeveen: National Park Drents-Friese Wold, Museum Belvédère, Veenmuseum
  • Clacton-on-Sea: Clacton Pier, West Cliff Theatre, Jaywick Martello Tower

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the cheapest way to travel from Bakkeveen to Clacton-on-Sea?
  2. The cheapest way to travel is by taking a bus from Bakkeveen to Groningen, then a train from Groningen to Rotterdam, and finally a ferry from Rotterdam to Clacton-on-Sea.
  3. How long does it take to travel from Bakkeveen to Clacton-on-Sea by car?
  4. It takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes to travel from Bakkeveen to Clacton-on-Sea by car.
  5. What is the best time to visit Bakkeveen and Clacton-on-Sea?
  6. The best time to visit Bakkeveen and Clacton-on-Sea is during the summer months (June to August), when the weather is warm and sunny.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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