The average train between Harwich and Clacton-on-Sea takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Harwich to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Harwich Town station.
Harwich to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Harwich to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Harwich and Clacton-on-Sea is 19.1 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Clacton-on-Sea via Manningtree and Colchester in around 1h 47m.