The average train between East Grinstead and Clacton-on-Sea takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Grinstead is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from East Grinstead station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
East Grinstead to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Grinstead station.
East Grinstead to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your East Grinstead to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between East Grinstead and Clacton-on-Sea is 109.4 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from East Grinstead to Clacton-on-Sea via East Croydon, London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 7m.