Lowest Prices
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
There are 6 daily trains from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea. Traveling by train from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea usually takes around 33 minutes, but the fastest Greater Anglia train can make the trip in 28 minutes.
| Distance | 13 mi (21 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 28m |
| Lowest price | €10.96 |
| Trains per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 6 | 0h 33m | €10.96 |
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 from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Colchester at 16:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. 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 6 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Colchester?
Main departure station: Colchester Train Station
There is one train station in Colchester.
All train stations in Colchester:
Colchester Train Station
Where is the train station in Clacton-on-Sea?
Main arrival station: Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station
Clacton-on-Sea has one train station.
Train stations in Clacton-on-Sea:
Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Clacton-on-Sea to Colchester?
Search Train Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more