The average train between Clacton-on-Sea and Gatwick Airport takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport. 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 Clacton-on-Sea and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clacton-on-Sea is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Clacton-on-Sea station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Clacton-on-Sea station.
Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Overground and Southern.
The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Gatwick Airport is 115.2 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 2h 11m.