The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Clacton-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby 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 Derby to Clacton-on-Sea will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Clacton-on-Sea every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 219 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 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.
9:324h12Derby13:44Clacton-on-Sea£481One-way0 changes
9:324h12Derby13:44Clacton-on-Sea£481One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Derby to Clacton-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Clacton-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 219 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£48 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Derby to Clacton-on-Sea train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Clacton-on-Sea trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:32 Derby | 4h12 | 13:44 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Clacton-on-Sea
Trains from Derby to Clacton-on-Sea run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 20:32. The fastest train covers the 219 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 219 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 4:47 |
Last train 20:32 |
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FAQs: Derby to Clacton-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Clacton-on-Sea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- 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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