The average train between Gatwick Airport and Clacton-on-Sea takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Gatwick Airport to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Clacton-on-Sea is 115.2 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Clacton-on-Sea via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 42m.