The average train between Gloucester and Clacton-on-Sea takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gloucester and Clacton-on-Sea is 233.7 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Clacton-on-Sea via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h.