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Bournemouth to Clacton-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Clacton-on-Sea takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Clacton-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 13m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
4h 8m
£75–137

Bournemouth to Clacton-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 46m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 47m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 50m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 4m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 46m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 46m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 34m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 22m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Clacton-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Clacton-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Clacton-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Clacton-on-Sea via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 8m.

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