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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 | ||||
| Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Cleethorpes | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Cleethorpes | No tags | ||||
| Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Cleethorpes | No tags | ||||
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Get from Manchester to Cleethorpes
The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Cleethorpes by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Cleethorpes?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Cleethorpes start from $22. The average price for this train route is around $43. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Cleethorpes?
The average train ride duration from Manchester to Cleethorpes is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 91 miles (146 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 31m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators service the Manchester to Cleethorpes route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to Cleethorpes?
The earliest train departs from Manchester to Cleethorpes at 7:12am. And the latest train departs at 8:50pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Manchester to Cleethorpes?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $21To 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 $21 to $110 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 $22 which is on 2025-12-02.
