The average train between Hastings and Clacton-on-Sea takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings 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 Hastings and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Hastings to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Hastings to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hastings and Clacton-on-Sea is 111.5 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Clacton-on-Sea via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 33m.