The average train between Torquay and Clacton-on-Sea takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay 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 Torquay and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 2:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Torquay 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.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Torquay to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Torquay to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Torquay and Clacton-on-Sea is 358.4 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Torquay to Clacton-on-Sea via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 34m.