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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Clacton-on-Sea to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Clacton-on-Sea to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Clacton-on-Sea to Cardiff will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 2 trains that leave Clacton-on-Sea for Cardiff 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 301 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 7 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 Clacton-on-Sea to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Clacton-on-Sea to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 301 km
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£84 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Clacton-on-Sea to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Clacton-on-Sea to Cardiff trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:05 Clacton-on-Sea | 4h30 | 14:35 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Clacton-on-Sea to Cardiff
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Trains from Clacton-on-Sea to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 301 km distance in 4h 29m.
Distance 301 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 29m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 20:18 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia from Clacton-on-Sea to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Clacton-on-Sea and Cardiff from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Clacton-on-Sea to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Clacton-on-Sea to Cardiff 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 Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Clacton-on-Sea and Cardiff
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- 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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- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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