The average train between Sheffield and Clacton-on-Sea takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Sheffield to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Sheffield to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Sheffield and Clacton-on-Sea is 250.5 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Clacton-on-Sea via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 20m.