The average train between Ipswich and Clacton Pier takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich to Clacton Pier. 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 Ipswich and Clacton Pier. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Clacton Pier at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Colchester and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Clacton Pier. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Clacton Pier station via Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Ipswich to Clacton Pier train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Clacton Pier train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
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The distance between Ipswich and Clacton Pier is 30.4 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Clacton Pier via Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea in around 1h 32m.