The average train between Lewes and Clacton-on-Sea takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Lewes 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 Lewes and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Lewes to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Lewes to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lewes and Clacton-on-Sea is 129.3 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Clacton-on-Sea via East Croydon, London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 21m.