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Dover to Clacton-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Clacton-on-Sea takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. 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.

3h 21m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
2h 57m
£68–118

Dover to Clacton-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:42 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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia8h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 58m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 23m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 23m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 2m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Dover to Clacton-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

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 2h 57m.

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