The average train between Edinburgh and Cleethorpes takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Cleethorpes. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Cleethorpes at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Cleethorpes station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Edinburgh to Cleethorpes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Cleethorpes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Cleethorpes station.
Book your Edinburgh to Cleethorpes train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Cleethorpes is 334.5 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cleethorpes via Doncaster in around 4h 41m.