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.
Trains run hourly between Southampton and Cleethorpes. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cleethorpes at 8:50 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.



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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Cleethorpes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Southampton to Cleethorpes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Cleethorpes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cleethorpes station.
Book your Southampton to Cleethorpes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Cleethorpes is 309.8 km. The road distance is 464 km.
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 22m.