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Outbound fromBasildon to Clacton-on-Sea by train
It takes an average of 2h 19m to travel from Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea by train, over a distance of around 34 miles (54 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea and tickets for this journey start from £25.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:53 | |
| Departure station | Basildon | |
| Arrival station | Clacton-on-Sea | |
| Journey time | From 2h 5m | |
| Distance | 34 miles (54 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £25.70 | |
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Taking the train from Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea in 2 hours 5 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 19 minutes to travel the 34 miles (54 km) from Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 5 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, c2c or London Overground to Clacton-on-Sea. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £25.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Clacton-on-Sea by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea
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