1,000+ travel companies
1,000+ travel companies
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
4.942K ratings
Google Play
4.6136K reviews
Travel Information
Compare train for Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 129 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£67 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea by train
Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sun
21 Dec
21 Dec
Mon
22 Dec
22 Dec
Tue
23 Dec
23 Dec
Wed
24 Dec
24 Dec
Thu
25 Dec
25 Dec
Fri
26 Dec
26 Dec
Sat
27 Dec
27 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 54m.
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 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 22:05 |
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: Abellio Greater Anglia from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Peterborough and Clacton-on-Sea from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Abellio Greater Anglia
About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 54m
Cheapest Price
£30
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough 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.
To fully experience Clacton-on-Sea, including its beaches, pier, and local attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
A day trip from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea is not feasible, as the journey takes 2h 54m. However, there are 6 train services per day covering the 129 km distance.
The train distance from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea is 129 km.
Booking trains from Peterborough 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 journey from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. Travellers can enjoy views of the English countryside, including fields and small villages, as well as passing through bustling towns such as Cambridge and Colchester before reaching the coastal scenery near Clacton-on-Sea.
The train journey from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea covers a distance of 129 km and takes approximately 2h 54m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £67.
The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea is by train, costing approximately £29.
The first train from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea leaves at 5:05.
The train station in Peterborough that goes to Clacton-on-Sea is Peterborough station (PBO), and it arrives at Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea.
The last train from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea departs at 22:05.
Yes, you can take the train from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea.
To travel from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea, you can take a train.
Trains from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea.
There is no night train service from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Peterborough and Clacton-on-Sea
Peterborough
Clacton-on-Sea
The major train station for departures in Peterborough is Peterborough. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Peterborough for your trip from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Peterborough
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
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 Peterborough.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
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 Peterborough
More options for your journey from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Clacton-on-Sea and Peterborough
Most popular train connections to Clacton-on-Sea
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
