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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Clacton-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford 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 Bedford to Clacton-on-Sea will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bedford 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 118 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 44 m 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bedford to Clacton-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Clacton-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 118 km
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£79 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bedford to Clacton-on-Sea train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Clacton-on-Sea trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 02:15 Bedford | 3h44 | 05:59 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:40 Bedford | 3h04 | 15:44 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Clacton-on-Sea
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Trains from Bedford to Clacton-on-Sea run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £55 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 20:48 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Bedford to Clacton-on-Sea trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Bedford and Clacton-on-Sea from £55. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bedford to Clacton-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford 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 Bedford and Clacton-on-Sea
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:00 Saturday 05:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is adjacent to the taxi rank at the front of the station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front right hand side and station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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Information Desk- Car Park: Bedford St Johns (Council Managed)
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the Medbourne Road car park, by the path leading to the platform. Please check the direction of travel before boarding.
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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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