The average train between Sunderland and Clacton-on-Sea takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Sunderland to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Sunderland to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Clacton-on-Sea is 385.1 km. The road distance is 564 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Clacton-on-Sea via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 30m.