The cheapest and fastest trains from Hemel Hempstead to Clacton-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead to Clacton-on-Sea will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hemel Hempstead for Clacton-on-Sea every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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
Hemel Hempstead to Clacton-on-Sea train times
The table below shows live departures for Hemel Hempstead to Clacton-on-Sea trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:17 Hemel Hempstead | 2h52 | 13:09 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:59 Hemel Hempstead | 3h10 | 14:09 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hemel Hempstead to Clacton-on-Sea
Trains from Hemel Hempstead to Clacton-on-Sea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:03, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 04:03 |
Last train 22:05 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains from Hemel Hempstead to Clacton-on-Sea trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Hemel Hempstead and Clacton-on-Sea from £56. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hemel Hempstead to Clacton-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hemel Hempstead 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hemel Hempstead and Clacton-on-Sea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Fishery Wharf Cafe
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 ticket machines note: Card payment only.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located within the Booking Hall Concourse. All toilet facilities are only available during Booking Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 07:30-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall Concourse. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 07:30-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stops outside station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday 06:00 - 14:0016:00 - 19:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 19:40 Saturday 08:00 - 14:45 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is accessible outside the Booking Hall, for card payment only.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-19:45, Saturday 08:00-15:00 and Sunday 09:00-17:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Onward travel information: Bus stops on main road at bottom of footpath
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on A4251 London Road, near to station drive entrance
- 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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