The average bus between Blackpool and Clacton-on-Sea takes 15h 1m and the fastest bus takes 10h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Blackpool and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 15h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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17h 23m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackpool to Clacton-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility station and arriving at Railway Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
Blackpool to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Blackpool and Clacton-on-Sea is 361.5 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Pier Avenue via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station, Osborne Street, and Stanwell Street in around 12h 3m.