The average train between Plymouth and Clacton-on-Sea takes 6h and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Clacton-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Plymouth to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Plymouth to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Plymouth and Clacton-on-Sea is 402.2 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Clacton-on-Sea via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 5h 33m.