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Southampton to Cleethorpes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Cleethorpes takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

5h 45m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain train
5h 25m
£76–162

Southampton to Cleethorpes train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Cleethorpes. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Cleethorpes at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 54m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 54m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 57m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 45m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 22m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 53m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express6h • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 28m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express5h 27m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 1m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 53m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 53m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Cleethorpes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 288.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Cleethorpes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 5h 25m.

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