The cheapest and fastest trains from Wickford to Clacton-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wickford 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 Wickford 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 £29.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wickford 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 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 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 26 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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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wickford to Clacton-on-Sea
Trains from Wickford to Clacton-on-Sea run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 23:25 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Wickford to Clacton-on-Sea trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Wickford 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.
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FAQs: Wickford to Clacton-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wickford 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 Wickford and Clacton-on-Sea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent & dry cleaners - open early mornings only
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- 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 taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- 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 3. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: A secure 50-space cycle compound is available in the car park(key fob required, speak to station staff for availability). An additional 25-hoop cycle storage area is outside the front of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services call at the bus stop at station 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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