The average train between Portsmouth and Cleethorpes takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Cleethorpes. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Cleethorpes at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Cleethorpes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Portsmouth to Cleethorpes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Cleethorpes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cleethorpes station.
Book your Portsmouth to Cleethorpes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Cleethorpes is 315.4 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cleethorpes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 5h 38m.