The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Cleethorpes station (CLE)
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Cleethorpes station (CLE) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Cleethorpes station (CLE) will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 5 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Cleethorpes station (CLE) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 196 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Cleethorpes station (CLE)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Cleethorpes station (CLE) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:19, the last at 08:20. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 08:19 |
Last train 08:20 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Cleethorpes station (CLE) trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Cleethorpes station (CLE) from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Cleethorpes station (CLE) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Cleethorpes station (CLE) 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 Cleethorpes station (CLE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Cleethorpes station (CLE)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 19:30 Saturday 06:45 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within car park, within station, on station concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement buses will depart from the station car park. Northern replacement buses pick up / drop off at the entrance to the station car park
