The cheapest and fastest trains from Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 3 trains that leave Chelmsford for Clacton-on-Sea every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 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.






Live departures
Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y09306 | On time 08:51 Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0h53 | 09:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09315 | On time 09:52 Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0h52 | 10:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09319 | On time 10:52 Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0h52 | 11:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09324 | On time 11:52 Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0h52 | 12:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09327 | On time 12:52 Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0h52 | 13:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09331 | On time 13:52 Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0h52 | 14:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09336 | On time 14:52 Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0h52 | 15:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09341 | On time 15:52 Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0h52 | 16:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09357 | On time 16:49 Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0h55 | 17:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09361 | On time 17:15 Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1h00 | 18:15 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09365 | On time 17:49 Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0h55 | 18:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09367 | On time 18:11 Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1h00 | 19:11 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Important Stations and Airports in Chelmsford and Clacton-on-Sea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 22:00 Saturday 05:50 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- 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 taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on each platform. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the Ground Floor, near the lifts.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: There is a dedicated Cycle Point, with free cycle parking, plus secure cycle parking and premium cycle parking. This is in Park Road, opposite the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop on Victoria Road by station entrance
- 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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