The average train between Dover and Clacton-on-Sea takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Dover to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Dover to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dover and Clacton-on-Sea is 74.6 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Clacton-on-Sea via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h.