The average train between Croydon and Clacton-on-Sea takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Croydon 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.
No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Clacton-on-Sea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Croydon to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Stratford (London) station.
Croydon to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Croydon to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Clacton-on-Sea is 97.8 km. The road distance is 134 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Sea hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 19m.