The cheapest and fastest trains from Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 5 trains that leave Alresford for Clacton-on-Sea every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
0:340h20Alresford (essex)0:54Clacton-on-Sea£121One-way0 changes
7:160h22Alresford (essex)7:38Clacton-on-Sea£121One-way0 changes
5:591h00Alresford (essex)6:59Clacton-on-Sea£211One-way1 change
8:190h25Alresford (essex)8:44Clacton-on-Sea£211One-way1 change
9:190h25Alresford (essex)9:44Clacton-on-Sea£211One-way1 change
0:340h20Alresford (essex)0:54Clacton-on-Sea£121One-way0 changes
7:160h22Alresford (essex)7:38Clacton-on-Sea£121One-way0 changes
8:190h25Alresford (essex)8:44Clacton-on-Sea£211One-way1 change
9:190h25Alresford (essex)9:44Clacton-on-Sea£211One-way1 change
5:591h00Alresford (essex)6:59Clacton-on-Sea£211One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 13 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£19 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea train times
The table below shows live departures for Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea trains for today, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:59 Alresford (essex) | 1h00 | 6:59 Clacton-on-Sea | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:16 Alresford (essex) | 0h22 | 7:38 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:19 Alresford (essex) | 0h25 | 8:44 Clacton-on-Sea | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:19 Alresford (essex) | 0h25 | 9:44 Clacton-on-Sea | 1 change | |
| Friday 17 April | |||||
![]() | 0:34 Alresford (essex) | 0h20 | 0:54 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea
Trains from Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea run on average 3 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 20m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 0:34 |
Last train 23:19 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: Greater Anglia from Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Alresford and Clacton-on-Sea from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alresford to Clacton-on-Sea by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Clacton-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Alresford and Clacton-on-Sea
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Up platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Local Buses to Colchester, Clacton and Brightlingsea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute buses will stop at the station entrance, before the level crossing
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 18:00 Saturday 05:15 - 18:00 Sunday 07:15 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible (Card Only) telephone available on concourse
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machine located on station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets including the accessible toilets are located on the concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. They are only available during the opening hours of the station.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement transport stops in lay-by, at the front of the station.
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