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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£128
Average price
£128
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
234 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea will cost around £128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £128.
Fast trains
To travel from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea you need to make at least 2 changes.

06:103h34
Gloucester09:44Clacton-on-Sea
£1281One-way
2 changes

09:133h31
Gloucester12:44Clacton-on-Sea
£1281One-way
2 changes

10:153h29
Gloucester13:44Clacton-on-Sea
£1281One-way
2 changes

11:154h29
Gloucester15:44Clacton-on-Sea
£1281One-way
2 changes

12:144h30
Gloucester16:44Clacton-on-Sea
£1281One-way
2 changes

10:153h29
Gloucester13:44Clacton-on-Sea
£1281One-way
2 changes

09:133h31
Gloucester12:44Clacton-on-Sea
£1281One-way
2 changes

16:143h31
Gloucester19:45Clacton-on-Sea
£1281One-way
2 changes

06:103h34
Gloucester09:44Clacton-on-Sea
£1281One-way
2 changes

07:053h39
Gloucester10:44Clacton-on-Sea
£1311One-way
2 changes
Live departures
Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:14
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:05 Gloucester | 3h39 | 10:44 Clacton-on-Sea | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:13 Gloucester | 3h31 | 12:44 Clacton-on-Sea | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:15 Gloucester | 3h29 | 13:44 Clacton-on-Sea | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:15 Gloucester | 4h29 | 15:44 Clacton-on-Sea | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:14 Gloucester | 4h30 | 16:44 Clacton-on-Sea | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea
Trains from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £130 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 234 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £130 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 20:05 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Gloucester and Clacton-on-Sea from £130. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 33m
Cheapest Price
£40
Great Western Rail frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 29m
Cheapest Price
£129
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea train
FAQs: Travel by train from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea.

Booking trains from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea is 234 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £130, while the average price tends to be around £131.
The train journey from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea covers a distance of 234 km and takes approximately 3h 29m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea is by train, costing approximately £130.
The first train from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea leaves at 5:15.
The train station in Gloucester that goes to Clacton-on-Sea is Gloucester station (GCR), and it arrives at Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT).
The last train from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea departs at 20:05.
Trains from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea.
Yes, you can take the train from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea.
There is no night train service from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea.
To travel from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Clacton-on-Sea
Gloucester
Clacton-on-Sea
The major train station for departures in Gloucester is Gloucester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gloucester for your trip from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Gloucester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Clacton-on-Sea is Clacton-on-Sea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Clacton-on-Sea for your journey to Clacton-on-Sea from Gloucester.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 18:00 Saturday 05:15 - 18:00 Sunday 07:15 - 16:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Clacton-on-Sea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement transport stops in lay-by, at the front of the station.
Most popular train connections from Gloucester
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