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Trip Overview

The average train between Clacton-on-Sea and Bolton takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Clacton-on-Sea to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 9m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 40m
£98–160

Clacton-on-Sea to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Clacton-on-Sea and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clacton-on-Sea is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 35m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 27m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Bolton? 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.

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  • Distance: 265.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Bolton via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 40m.

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