- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cleethorpes to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cleethorpes to London will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
It's difficult to get from Cleethorpes to London without transferring at least once.
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W84722Trains from Cleethorpes to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 but you can travel from only $22 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 141 miles (228 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 141 miles (228 km) |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 9:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Cleethorpes to London trains for today, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C21611+ G08062 | On time 2:04 PM Cleethorpes station (CLE) | 3h12 | 5:16 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84704+ C01995 | On time 2:26 PM Cleethorpes station (CLE) | 3h26 | 5:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84733+ C01920 | On time 7:26 PM Cleethorpes station (CLE) | 3h21 | 10:47 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84633+ C02031 | On time 8:26 PM Cleethorpes station (CLE) | 3h24 | 11:50 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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W84672+ C01944 | 9:26 AM Cleethorpes station (CLE) | 3h49 | 1:15 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84678+ C02004 | 10:26 AM Cleethorpes station (CLE) | 3h52 | 2:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84684+ Y14830 | 11:26 AM Cleethorpes station (CLE) | 3h36 | 3:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84690+ C02028 | 12:25 PM Cleethorpes station (CLE) | 3h52 | 4:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84696+ C00204 | 1:26 PM Cleethorpes station (CLE) | 3h35 | 5:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84696+ L01635 · C02008 | 1:26 PM Cleethorpes station (CLE) | 3h50 | 5:16 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cleethorpes to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cleethorpes to London trains use the Cleethorpes to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Cleethorpes and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cleethorpes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Cleethorpes.
Wi-Fi is available at Cleethorpes.
Ticket office support is available at Cleethorpes.
Available at Cleethorpes: Parking, WC.
Available at Cleethorpes: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cleethorpes: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:00 - 21:45 Sunday: 07:15 - 21:45 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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