The average train between Ipswich and Cleethorpes takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 every 4 hours between Ipswich and Cleethorpes. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Cleethorpes at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ipswich to Cleethorpes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Cleethorpes station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Ipswich to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cleethorpes station.
Book your Ipswich to Cleethorpes train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ipswich and Cleethorpes is 185 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Cleethorpes via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 4h 40m.