The cheapest and fastest trains from Clacton-on-Sea to Chelmsford
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Clacton-on-Sea to Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 5 trains that leave Clacton-on-Sea for Chelmsford every day 5 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 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 58 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.










Live departures
Clacton-on-Sea to Chelmsford train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:40 Clacton-on-Sea | 0h58 | 05:38 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:05 Clacton-on-Sea | 0h57 | 07:02 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:05 Clacton-on-Sea | 0h49 | 08:54 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Clacton-on-Sea to Chelmsford
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Clacton-on-Sea to Chelmsford trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Clacton-on-Sea and Chelmsford from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Clacton-on-Sea and Chelmsford
- 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.
- 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
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