The average train between Middlesbrough and Cleethorpes takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Cleethorpes. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cleethorpes at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Cleethorpes station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Middlesbrough to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cleethorpes station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Cleethorpes train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Cleethorpes is 137.5 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Cleethorpes via Darlington and Doncaster in around 3h 40m.