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Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 296 km
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£81 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Clacton-on-Sea from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average £58.
A coach is £46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average £81.
Other travel options to Clacton-on-Sea take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Coach takes on average 9h 25m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Clacton-on-Sea as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Clacton-on-Sea station (CLT).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Clacton-on-Sea by coach.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Clacton-on-Sea by train.
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