The average train between Colchester and Cleethorpes takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and Cleethorpes. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Cleethorpes at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Cleethorpes station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Colchester to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cleethorpes station.
Book your Colchester to Cleethorpes train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Cleethorpes is 196.2 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Cleethorpes via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 37m.