The average train between Brighton and Hove and Clacton-on-Sea takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton and Hove 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.
Trains run hourly between Brighton and Hove and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton and Hove is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brighton and Hove to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Brighton and Hove station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Brighton and Hove to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton and Hove to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Brighton and Hove to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Hove and Clacton-on-Sea is 139.1 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Clacton-on-Sea via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 20m.