There are 7 ways to get from Bournemouth to Cleethorpes by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain
6h 2m£86–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotelbus 151
10h 17m£44–73Drive 256.4 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Cleethorpescar 256.4 mi
4h 30m£64–92Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Humberside Airport
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane SOU - HUY
7h 11m£72–377Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Cleethorpestrain
6h 56m£126–207Train #2
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Cleethorpestrain
7h 32m£134–204Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cleethorpestrain
7h 52m£103–326
Bournemouth to Cleethorpes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cleethorpes is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cleethorpes is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at St Peters Avenue via London Heathrow Airport, St Margaret's Bus Station and Old Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Cleethorpes via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Cleethorpes is 319 miles. The road distance is 257.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cleethorpes without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 2m and costs £85 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Bournemouth to Cleethorpes, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Cleethorpes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cleethorpes is to train via London which takes 6h 2m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Cleethorpes, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cleethorpes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to St Peters Avenue via London Heathrow Airport, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Yarborough Hotel, and Old Market Place in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Humberside Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–340
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Doncaster to Cleethorpes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Cleethorpes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cleethorpes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Cleethorpes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Cleethorpes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Cleethorpes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Cleethorpes is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Bournemouth to Cleethorpes.
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