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Outbound fromClacton-on-Sea to Benfleet by train
It takes an average of 2h 17m to travel from Clacton-on-Sea to Benfleet by train, over a distance of around 31 miles (49 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Benfleet and tickets for this journey start from £30.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:05 | |
| Departure station | Clacton-on-Sea | |
| Arrival station | Benfleet | |
| Journey time | From 2h 9m | |
| Distance | 31 miles (49 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £30.30 | |
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Taking the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Benfleet in 2 hours 9 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Clacton-on-Sea to Benfleet? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 17 minutes to travel the 31 miles (49 km) from Clacton-on-Sea to Benfleet by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 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 Benfleet. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Clacton-on-Sea to Benfleet in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.30. 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 Benfleet by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Clacton-on-Sea to Benfleet
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