What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea is to bus and train which costs £30 - £100 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £70 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Clacton-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea?

The distance between Preston and Clacton-on-Sea is 282 miles. The road distance is 254.9 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £70 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Clacton-on-Sea train from?

Preston to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Preston to Clacton-on-Sea train arrive?

Preston to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Clacton-on-Sea is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea?

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Where can I stay near Clacton-on-Sea?

There are 914+ hotels available in Clacton-on-Sea.

Preston to Clacton-on-Sea - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-SeaLondon Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
4h 27m
£71–273
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)megabus M11
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-SeaLondon Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
8h 24m
£32–99
Drive 253.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea253.5 mi
4h 56m
£64–92
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Sea
6h 8m
£91–318
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea
7h 30m
£76–193
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea
7h 23m
£80–168
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clacton-on-Sea
7h
£110–367
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Clacton-on-Sea
7h 13m
£61–227

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

143Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Clacton-on-Sea via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 27m.

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