The average train between Rayleigh and Clacton-on-Sea takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Rayleigh to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Rayleigh to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rayleigh and Clacton-on-Sea is 44.3 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Clacton-on-Sea via Shenfield in around 2h.