The average train between Ilford and Clacton-on-Sea takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilford 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 Ilford and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Ilford to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Ilford to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ilford and Clacton-on-Sea is 79.1 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Clacton-on-Sea via Shenfield in around 2h 9m.