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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. 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 22m
    £97–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    10h 12m
    £49–115

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
    7h 5m
    £66–143

  4. Drive 223 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Clacton-on-Seacar car 223 mi
    4h 22m
    £55–79

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train
    5h 15m
    £104–342

  6. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Seatrain train
    6h 36m
    £65–215

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train
    6h 49m
    £236–420

  8. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Seatrain train
    5h 52m
    £141–325

  9. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MAN - SEN
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Clacton-on-Seatrain train
    7h 5m
    £81–279

Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea by train, subway, and foot

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, 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.

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