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Trains from Clacton-on-Sea to London

There are dozens of trains from Clacton-on-Sea to London every day, with the first train leaving early in the morning and the last one leaving late at night. Services run directly and usually have a journey time of around 1.5 hours.

Clacton-on-Sea to London train times: Daily departures

There is usually one train from Clacton-on-Sea to London every hour during the day, although there are multiple services per hour at peak times such as breakfast and teatime. The first train of the day usually departs at approximately 6:40 a.m., and the last train of the day usually leaves at around 10:00 p.m.

How long is the journey by train from Clacton-on-Sea to London?

All of the trains from Clacton-on-Sea to London run directly with no changes. The fastest service of the day leaves in the evening and takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes, while other services may take up to 1 hour and 45 minutes.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Clacton-on-Sea to London?

Departure train station: The train from Clacton-on-Sea to London departs from Clacton Station, which is in the town centre and less than a mile from the seafront and the famous Clacton Pier. The station has several bus stops and a taxi rank outside, and inside there are toilets, shops, and free WiFi. 

Arrival train station: The train from Clacton-on-Sea arrives at Liverpool Street Station in London. It is located in central London, next to Spitalfields Market. Inside the station, there are various restaurants, cafés, and shops, and it is next to Liverpool Street Underground Station, which is served by several tube lines, including the Central Line and Circle Line.

Which train companies travel from Clacton-on-Sea to London​?

All of the trains from Clacton-on-Sea to London are provided by Greater Anglia.

Greater Anglia Clacton-on-Sea to London​

All of Greater Anglia's trains from Clacton-on-Sea to London run directly without any changes. There are multiple services each day, on weekdays and at weekends, with at least one train leaving every hour from the early morning until late evening. Most of the trains have a journey time of around 1.5 hours.

Clacton-on-Sea to London trains: Services on board

Greater Anglia offers first-class services on a few trains, but most of the newer trains do not have any first-class carriages. Instead, all of their seats include amenities such as USB and plug points, free WiFi, and passenger information screens. Some of the trains may also have a quiet carriage, where all electronics must be used in quiet mode and passengers will be asked to have any telephone conversations in a different carriage.

Some Greater Anglia trains have an unlimited luggage allowance, but travellers must still be able to carry their bags on and off the train easily. Other services, particularly at peak times, may have restrictions. Generally, Greater Anglia advises that passengers bring no more than two large suitcases, as well as one small piece of hand luggage that can be kept by the passenger's feet or stored in the overhead luggage racks. Pushchairs and prams can be brought on board, but they must be folded up and stored in the designated storage areas.

Bikes are permitted on most Greater Anglia services without a reservation, but this is subject to availability - travellers may not be able to bring their bike if the storage area is already full. There are also restrictions on bringing bikes on board during peak times and on busy routes. Folding bikes are welcome at any time.

Passengers can bring their pet when travelling with Greater Anglia, although there is a limit of two animals per person. If they wish to bring more, they will have to pay a small fee. All pets must be secured in a crate or on a lead, and they are not allowed on the seats.

Disabled passengers can book assistance online or over the phone to receive help with ramps on and off the train, navigating through the station, and finding their seat. Greater Anglia requests at least 12 hours' notice for this. For changing and boarding a connecting train with a different provider, it asks for a minimum of 24 hours' notice.

How to find cheap train tickets from Clacton-on-Sea to London

To save money while travelling by train from Clacton-on-Sea to London, it can help to choose a longer, slower journey with at least one stop. Other ways to get cheap tickets include being flexible with travel dates and booking tickets in advance.