The average train between Cleethorpes and Edinburgh takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cleethorpes to Edinburgh. 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 Cleethorpes and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cleethorpes is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cleethorpes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cleethorpes station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Cleethorpes to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Cleethorpes station.
Cleethorpes to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Cleethorpes to Edinburgh train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Cleethorpes and Edinburgh is 334.5 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Cleethorpes to Edinburgh Waverley via Doncaster in around 4h 34m.