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Reading to Clacton-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Clacton-on-Sea takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

2h 30m
Duration
109 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
3h
£51–116

Reading to Clacton-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 14m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Clacton-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 109.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Clacton-on-Sea via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h.

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