The average train between Watford Junction and Clacton-on-Sea takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Clacton-on-Sea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Watford Junction to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Liverpool Street station.
Watford Junction to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Watford Junction to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Watford Junction and Clacton-on-Sea is 107.8 km. The road distance is 144 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Sea hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 26m.