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Poole to Clacton-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Clacton-on-Sea takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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.

4h 31m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
4h 25m
£77–141

Poole to Clacton-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 36m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia9h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 27m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 27m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 27m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole 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.

Map of how to get from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Clacton-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Clacton-on-Sea via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 25m.

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