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Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Clacton-on-Sea takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 35m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
4h 23m
£95–154

Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Clacton-on-Sea via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 23m.

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