Train travelling along the Sunshine Coast line. East UK.

History and heritage

Scenic views

Walking

Sunshine Coast Line

Colchester – Clacton

The Sunshine Coast line stretches from historic Colchester to the seaside resort of Clacton-on-Sea, providing picturesque views of Essex countryside.

History & heritage

The Sunshine Coast line starts in Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town with over 2,000 years of fascinating history to be explored.

Further along the line is Wivenhoe, follow the small winding streets of the old village and you’ll soon come across the picturesque fishing quayside.

Outdoors & nature

Explore some of the finest countryside walks in Essex as you leave the train at Alresford or continue to Great Bentley where the quaint village boasts the largest village green in the country. Choose to take the line to Walton on the Naze for a walk on the sandy beach or Clacton on Sea for a stroll along the Victorian pier.

Walking

Explore the Sunshine Coast Line on foot with these beautiful railway walks:

Wivenhoe Station to Hythe Station Colchester

Highwoods Country Park Walk

About this line

Route

Colchester – Clacton

Journey time

30 mins

Cost

Single from £10.00

Distance

18 miles | 30 km

Stations on this line:

  • Colchester
  • Colchester Town
  • Hythe (Essex)
  • Wivenhoe
  • Great Bentley
  • Weeley
  • Alresford (Essex)
  • Kirby Cross
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