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Trip Summary
There are 14 daily trains from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester. Traveling by train from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester usually takes around 30 minutes, but the fastest Greater Anglia train can make the trip in 22 minutes.
| Distance | 13 mi (21 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 22m |
| Lowest price | €10.91 |
| Trains per day | 17 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester. However, there are 14 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 14 | 0h 31m | €10.91 |
Greater Anglia is an east-of-England train company that serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Greater Anglia is known for providing affordable travel options and is in the process of upgrading its train cars with WiFi. Restrooms are available onboard, and power outlets are available at some seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Clacton-on-Sea at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 14 scheduled trains on most days. 17 of these are direct connections to Colchester. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Clacton-on-Sea?
Main departure station: Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station
There is one train station in Clacton-on-Sea.
All train stations in Clacton-on-Sea:
Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station
Where is the train station in Colchester?
Main arrival station: Colchester Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Colchester than most cities. Most trains from Clacton-on-Sea will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Colchester:
Train stations in Colchester:
Colchester Train Station
Hythe (Essex)
Colchester Town Station
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