Clacton-on-Sea travel guide
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With a population of 54,674, Clacton-on-Sea is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Clacton-on-Sea deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Clacton-on-Sea
If you’re looking for affordable options, Black Rock Restaurant (2 Marine Parade West) and My Big Fat Greek Taverna (The Royal Clacton 1 Marine Parade East) are great picks.
When to visit Clacton-on-Sea
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Clacton-on-Sea in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Clacton-on-Sea, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Clacton-on-Sea
Plane
Although Clacton-on-Sea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 81 km from Clacton-on-Sea. The shortest domestic flight to Clacton-on-Sea departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Clacton-on-Sea, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Clacton-on-Sea to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Clacton-on-Sea Thorpe-le-Soken is the busiest station in Clacton-on-Sea. Another popular train station is Clacton-on-Sea Weeley, located 8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Clacton-on-Sea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 km from Clacton-on-Sea. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clacton-on-Sea, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Clacton-on-Sea takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 km.
Airports near Clacton-on-Sea
Airlines serving Clacton-on-Sea
Where to stay in Clacton-on-Sea
Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £120 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Clacton-on-Sea
Most booked hotels in Clacton-on-Sea
Hiring a car in Clacton-on-Sea
Hiring a car in Clacton-on-Sea costs £43 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Clacton-on-Sea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Clacton-on-Sea is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.