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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Cleethorpes | Cheapest | ||||
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Get from Manchester to Cleethorpes
The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Cleethorpes by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Cleethorpes?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Cleethorpes start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £33. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Cleethorpes?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Cleethorpes is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 91 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 31m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Cleethorpes route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Cleethorpes?
The earliest train from Manchester to Cleethorpes departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 20:50.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Cleethorpes?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Cleethorpes?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Cleethorpes?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Cleethorpes?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Manchester to Cleethorpes was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Cleethorpes as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £16 to £86 for a train ticket from Manchester to Cleethorpes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-02.
