The average train between Chester and Cleethorpes takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Cleethorpes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Cleethorpes. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Cleethorpes at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Cleethorpes station via Cleethorpes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Chester to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Stockport station.
Chester to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cleethorpes station.
Book your Chester to Cleethorpes train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Cleethorpes is 194.1 km. The road distance is 245 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Stockport to Cleethorpes hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 28m.