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Explore cheap prices from Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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Tue3Jun

£58.20

Wed4Jun

£58.20

Thu5Jun

£58.20

Fri6Jun

£58.20

Sat7Jun

£58.20

Sun8Jun

£58.20

Mon9Jun

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport, starting from £58.20 and averaging £60.90. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 29m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Tue, Jun 3
Wed, Jun 4
From £58.20
Thu, Jun 5
From £58.20
Fri, Jun 6
From £58.20
Sat, Jun 7
From £58.20
Sun, Jun 8
From £58.20
Mon, Jun 9
From £58.20

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
05:15 Clacton-on-Sea	08:04 Gatwick Airport	2h 49m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
05:40 Clacton-on-Sea	08:34 Gatwick Airport	2h 54m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
06:05 Clacton-on-Sea	08:44 Gatwick Airport	2h 39m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
06:32 Clacton-on-Sea	09:14 Gatwick Airport	2h 42m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
06:48 Clacton-on-Sea	09:34 Gatwick Airport	2h 46m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
07:05 Clacton-on-Sea	09:44 Paris	2h 39m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets View More Trains

Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport train route details

First train

05:15

Last train

23:05

Departure station

Clacton-on-Sea

Arrival station

Gatwick Airport

Journey time

2h 29m

Distance

73 miles

Price

£58.20*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Clacton-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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