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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Clacton-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 London to Clacton-on-Sea will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 6 trains that leave London for Clacton-on-Sea every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Clacton-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Clacton-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 94 km
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Live departures
London to Clacton-on-Sea train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Clacton-on-Sea trains for today, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:18 London | 1h26 | 22:44 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:30 London | 1h24 | 23:54 Clacton-on-Sea | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 16 January | |||||
| P47395 | On time 06:02 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h36 | 07:38 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P47401 | On time 07:16 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h28 | 08:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P47412 | On time 08:16 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h28 | 09:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P47421 | On time 09:18 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 10:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P47425 | On time 10:18 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 11:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P47430 | On time 11:18 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 12:44 Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Clacton-on-Sea
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Trains from London to Clacton-on-Sea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 04:29 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from London to Clacton-on-Sea trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between London and Clacton-on-Sea from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Clacton-on-Sea
London and Clacton-on-Sea are only 80 miles apart, so if you want to enjoy the fresh air of the north Essex coast, you can easily do so. Every day, trains depart once an hour from Liverpool Street, covering the distance in just over an hour. Services start early in the morning and run until just before midnight, allowing you to schedule your trip whenever makes the most sense for you.
Which train companies go from London to Clacton-on-Sea?
Train services from London to Clacton-on-Sea are operated exclusively by Abellio Greater Anglia.
How long is the train from London to Clacton-on-Sea?
The train journey from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Sea station takes 1 hour 26 minutes in the vast majority of cases and no changes are needed.
When are the first and last trains of the day from London to Clacton-on-Sea?
Trains from London to Clacton-on-Sea begin as early as 5:23 am, and run at least once an hour until the final service departs at 11:18 pm.
What facilities are available on trains from London to Clacton-on-Sea?
Abellio's services to Clacton-on-Sea offer wi-fi, spaces for bikes and first class areas. Mums to be can also upgrade for free from Standard to First-Class if they hold an Abellio Photocard.
What is the departure and arrival station for trains from London to Clacton-on-Sea?
Departure Station: Trains between London and Clacton-on-Sea leave from London Liverpool Street, which is located in the City of London. To get to Liverpool Street, take the Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Circle or Central lines. There are also suburban rail links to Hertfordshire, while the DLR runs to nearby Bank from Canary Wharf, and local buses connect Liverpool Street to Westminster and Hackney.
Arrival Station: Clacton-on-Sea Railway Station is located in the town centre, not far from the seafront. When you get there, you can walk to the promenade down Carnarvon Road, and you'll also find the main shopping area on Station Road. Local buses run from outside the station to resorts like Walton on the Naze (bus number 7) if you want to continue your journey.
FAQs: London to Clacton-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London and Clacton-on-Sea
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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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