The average train between Cambridge and Cleethorpes takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Cleethorpes. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Cleethorpes at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Cleethorpes station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Cambridge to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cleethorpes station.
Book your Cambridge to Cleethorpes train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Cambridge and Cleethorpes is 151.6 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Cleethorpes via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 3h 48m.