The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Clacton-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Clacton-on-Sea will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent 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 264 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stoke-on-Trent to Clacton-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Clacton-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £66. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £66, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 264 km
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£73 Average Price | £66 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Clacton-on-Sea
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Clacton-on-Sea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £66 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 15:53. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 15:53 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Stoke-on-Trent to Clacton-on-Sea trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Clacton-on-Sea from £66. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Clacton-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Clacton-on-Sea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- 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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