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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Clacton-on-Sea to Southampton
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£94
Fastest journey
4 h 9 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Clacton-on-Sea to Southampton 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 Southampton will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 3 trains that leave Clacton-on-Sea for Southampton 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 203 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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 Southampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Clacton-on-Sea to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £93.
Distance: 203 km
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£93 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Clacton-on-Sea to Southampton
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Trains from Clacton-on-Sea to Southampton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £93 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 203 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 203 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £93 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 21:00 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Clacton-on-Sea to Southampton trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Clacton-on-Sea and Southampton from £31. 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 Southampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Clacton-on-Sea to Southampton 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 Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Clacton-on-Sea and Southampton
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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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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
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