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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Clacton-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Clacton-on-Sea will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
Of the 2 trains that leave Birmingham 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 222 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 23 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.
9:214h23Birmingham13:44Clacton-on-Sea£671One-way0 changes- 10:473h57Birmingham14:44Clacton-on-Sea£711One-way0 changes
- 10:473h57Birmingham14:44Clacton-on-Sea£711One-way0 changes
- 9:214h23Birmingham13:44Clacton-on-Sea£671One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Birmingham to Clacton-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Clacton-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 222 km
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Live departures
Birmingham to Clacton-on-Sea train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Clacton-on-Sea trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:15 Birmingham | 4h29 | 13:44 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Clacton-on-Sea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Clacton-on-Sea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 222 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 21:05 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains from Birmingham to Clacton-on-Sea trainsChiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Birmingham and Clacton-on-Sea from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham to Clacton-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Clacton-on-Sea
Most Birmingham to Clacton-on-Sea trains use the Birmingham New Street to Clacton-on-Sea station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Clacton-on-Sea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham Moor Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Moor Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham Moor Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham Moor Street. ATMs are available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Moor Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Moor Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Moor Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Stechford from Birmingham city centre
Stechford is 5 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Stechford train station facilities and services
Stechford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stechford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stechford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stechford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Stechford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stechford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Clacton-on-Sea station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Clacton-on-Sea from Clacton-on-Sea city centre
Clacton-on-Sea train station facilities and services
Clacton-on-Sea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Clacton-on-Sea. ATMs are available at Clacton-on-Sea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Clacton-on-Sea. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clacton-on-Sea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Clacton-on-Sea: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Clacton-on-Sea: 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.
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