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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 an average ticket price of £78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £78, while a train costs an average of £116.
Distance: 296 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£116 Average Price | £78 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average £78.
A train is £273 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average £345.
Other travel options to Clacton-on-Sea take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Coach takes on average 7h 34m.
You'll arrive about 1h 9m sooner (3h 52m by train vs 5h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £72 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average £116.
A coach is £267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Clacton-on-Sea costing on average £345.
Other travel options to Clacton-on-Sea take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Coach takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 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).
- Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited to go to Clacton-on-Sea by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Clacton-on-Sea by coach.
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