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Cardiff to Clacton-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Clacton-on-Sea takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 19m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
4h 14m
£98–172

Cardiff to Clacton-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

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  • Distance: 218 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Clacton-on-Sea via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 14m.

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