The average train between Hereford and Clacton-on-Sea takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Hereford to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Hereford to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Clacton-on-Sea is 267.1 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Clacton-on-Sea via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 14m.