What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Cleethorpes?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at St Peters Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Old Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Cleethorpes?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Cleethorpes via King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Brighton to Cleethorpes?

The distance between Brighton and Cleethorpes is 262 miles. The road distance is 217 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Cleethorpes without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £40 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Cleethorpes bus from?

Brighton to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Cleethorpes train from?

Brighton to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Cleethorpes?

The best way to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £230 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Brighton to Cleethorpes bus arrive?

Brighton to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Cleethorpes train arrive?

Brighton to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Cleethorpes?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Cleethorpes is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Brighton to Cleethorpes.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Cleethorpes?

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Where can I stay near Cleethorpes?

There are 579+ hotels available in Cleethorpes.

Brighton to Cleethorpes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Brighton to Cleethorpes by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain
5h 2m
£42–164
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Cleethorpestrain
8h 31m
£30–97
Drive 215.8 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Cleethorpescar 215.8 mi
4h 35m
£52–76
Train to London City Airport, fly to Humberside Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane LCY - HUY
7h 6m
£66–373
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Cleethorpestrain
7h 11m
£60–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotelbus 151
10h
£34–90
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Humberside Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane LGW - HUY
6h 25m
£54–227
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cleethorpestrain
7h 55m
£111–325
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cleethorpestrain
7h 50m
£111–261

Brighton to Cleethorpes by train

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.4 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Cleethorpes, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Cleethorpes via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to St Peters Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Yarborough Hotel, and Old Market Place in around 10h.

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