The average train between Basildon and Clacton-on-Sea takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Basildon 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 hourly between Basildon and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Basildon and Clacton-on-Sea is 54.1 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 24m.