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The average train between Clacton-on-Sea and Edinburgh takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Clacton-on-Sea to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 1m
Duration
462 mi
Distance
£208
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Shenfieldtrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 29m
£170–248

Clacton-on-Sea to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Clacton-on-Sea and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clacton-on-Sea is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Shenfield and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 29m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 30m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 30m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 56m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 53m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 52m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 29m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 29m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 29m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Edinburgh? 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 Clacton-on-Sea to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 462 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Edinburgh Waverley via Shenfield, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 29m.

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