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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cleethorpes is to bus and train which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cleethorpes is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cleethorpes?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cleethorpes via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cleethorpes?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cleethorpes is 288 miles. The road distance is 246.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cleethorpes without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Edinburgh to Cleethorpes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cleethorpes train from?

Edinburgh to Cleethorpes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Cleethorpes?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cleethorpes is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £290 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cleethorpes train arrive?

Edinburgh to Cleethorpes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cleethorpes?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cleethorpes is 246 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Edinburgh to Cleethorpes.

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

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Where can I stay near Cleethorpes?

There are 587+ hotels available in Cleethorpes.

Edinburgh to Cleethorpes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cleethorpes by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 40m
£69–178
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
8h 27m
£44–88
Drive 244.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cleethorpescar 244.9 mi
5h 7m
£61–88
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Humberside Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane EDI - HUY
6h 36m
£60–282
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Cleethorpestrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
6h 12m
£138–217
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Cleethorpestrain
6h 52m
£90–206
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Cleethorpestrain
7h 29m
£87–217
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain
7h 33m
£124–350

Edinburgh to Cleethorpes by train

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Distance: 286.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cleethorpes, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cleethorpes via Doncaster in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Humberside Airport (HUY) 4 times a day.

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