The average train between Dunstable and Clacton-on-Sea takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Dunstable to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Dunstable to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dunstable and Clacton-on-Sea is 115.8 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Clacton-on-Sea via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 52m.