The average train between Watford and Clacton-on-Sea takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 every 2 hours between Watford and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street station and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Liverpool Street station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Watford to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Watford station.
Watford to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Watford to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Watford and Clacton-on-Sea is 107.9 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Clacton-on-Sea via Willesden Junction Low Level, Willesden Junction, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 10m.