Rome2Rio

Folkestone to Clacton-on-Sea trains

Find Transport to Clacton-on-Sea

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Clacton-on-Sea takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 10m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central 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 47m
£64–111

Folkestone to Clacton-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 48m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 45m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia8h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 45m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 45m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 45m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 45m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 45m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 48m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 48m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Clacton-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Clacton-on-Sea via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 47m.

Operators