The average train between Ely and Cleethorpes takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 Ely and Cleethorpes. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Cleethorpes at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Cleethorpes station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Ely to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cleethorpes station.
Book your Ely to Cleethorpes train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Cleethorpes is 130.6 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Cleethorpes via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 3h 35m.