The average bus between Manchester and Clacton-on-Sea takes 15h 15m and the fastest bus takes 14h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 twice daily between Manchester and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 15h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 48m • 4 changes
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14h 13m • 4 changes
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15h 48m • 4 changes
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14h 13m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Book your Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea bus tickets online with National Express, First Essex and Hedingham & Chambers.
The distance between Manchester and Clacton-on-Sea is 296.3 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Pier Avenue via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Stanwell Street in around 10h 12m.