The average train between Clacton-on-Sea and Manchester takes 4h 27m 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.
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 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Clacton-on-Sea to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Clacton-on-Sea station and arriving at Manchester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Clacton-on-Sea to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Clacton-on-Sea station.
Clacton-on-Sea to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Clacton-on-Sea to Manchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Manchester is 296.3 km. The road distance is 410 km.
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.