The average train between Gillingham and Clacton-on-Sea takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Gillingham to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Gillingham to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gillingham and Clacton-on-Sea is 61.2 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Clacton-on-Sea via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 36m.