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Trip Overview

The average train between Clacton-on-Sea and Manchester takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Clacton-on-Sea to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 25m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  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 9m
£95–153

Clacton-on-Sea to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Clacton-on-Sea and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

Map of how to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 9m.

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