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Reading to Cleethorpes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Cleethorpes takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

4h 25m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain train
4h 37m
£62–155

Reading to Cleethorpes train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Cleethorpes. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Cleethorpes at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express9h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 31m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Cleethorpes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Cleethorpes, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Cleethorpes via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 37m.

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