The average train between Peterborough and Clacton-on-Sea takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 33m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 36m • 2 changes


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2h 45m • 2 changes


3h 36m • 2 changes


2h 34m • 2 changes


2h 32m • 2 changes


3h • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Clacton-on-Sea is 129.5 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Clacton-on-Sea via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 56m.