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Cities Near Clacton-on-Sea

Cities near Clacton-on-Sea, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Colchester, Ipswich, Southend-on-Sea. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Clacton-on-Sea, UK is Colchester, about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 43 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Colchester13 mi / 21 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Ipswich19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Southend-on-Sea26 mi / 41 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Braintree26 mi / 43 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Chelmsford30 mi / 48 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Margate30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Basildon34 mi / 54 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Canterbury35 mi / 57 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Gillingham38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip
Brentwood38 mi / 62 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Clacton-on-Sea

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Colchester, Ipswich, Southend-on-Sea, Braintree, Chelmsford. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Clacton-on-Sea include Colchester, Ipswich, Southend-on-Sea, Braintree, Chelmsford. The closest is Colchester, about 13 miles (21 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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