Trains to Clacton-on-Sea from Southampton
| First train | 04:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:00 | |
| Departure station | Southampton | |
| Arrival station | Clacton-on-Sea | |
| Journey time | From 3h 21m | |
| Distance | 126 miles (203 km) | |
| Frequency | 19 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink |
Travel from Southampton to Clacton-on-Sea by train in 3 hours 21 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Southampton to Clacton-on-Sea by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Southampton to Clacton-on-Sea by train is 4 hours 12 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours 21 minutes. You'll usually find 19 trains per day travelling the 126 miles (203 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way to Clacton-on-Sea. You'll be travelling with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or South Western Railway on your way to Clacton-on-Sea, as these are the main rail operators on this route.
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