The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Cleethorpes takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Cleethorpes. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Cleethorpes at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria station and arriving at Cleethorpes station via London Liverpool Street station and Doncaster station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Southend-on-Sea to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Cleethorpes train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cleethorpes station.
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The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Cleethorpes is 230.5 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Cleethorpes via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 53m.