The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnsley to Grimsby
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnsley to Grimsby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnsley to Grimsby will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barnsley for Grimsby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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.
17:392h04Barnsley19:43Grimsby£211One-way0 changes
17:392h04Barnsley19:43Grimsby£211One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnsley to Grimsby
Trains from Barnsley to Grimsby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 4:33 |
Last train 21:46 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express from Barnsley to Grimsby trainsTranspennine Express trains will get you between Barnsley and Grimsby from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barnsley to Grimsby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnsley to Grimsby 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 Grimsby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnsley and Grimsby
Most Barnsley to Grimsby trains use the Barnsley to Grimsby Town station pair, with some services arriving at Grimsby Docks. Use this guide to compare Barnsley and Grimsby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Barnsley station do trains to Grimsby leave from?
Getting to Barnsley from Barnsley city centre
Barnsley train station facilities and services
Barnsley has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Barnsley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barnsley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barnsley: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barnsley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barnsley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station is only staffed for some of the day. Assistance available during booking office hours. There are 2 platforms at the station which can be accessed via the lift with level access from station entrance. Accessible pick up and set down points. Lifts open for all train services, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Grimsby station do trains from Barnsley arrive at?
Getting to Grimsby Town from Grimsby city centre
Grimsby Town train station facilities and services
Grimsby Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Grimsby Town.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Grimsby Town.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Grimsby Town.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Grimsby Town: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Grimsby Town: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Grimsby Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday: 08:30 - 20:45 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, lifts are unavailable, and 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 the use of platform 2 or 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.
Getting to Grimsby Docks from Grimsby city centre
Grimsby Docks train station facilities and services
Grimsby Docks has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Grimsby Docks.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Grimsby Docks: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Grimsby Docks: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Grimsby Docks: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is step free, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to New Clee from Grimsby city centre
New Clee is 1 km from Grimsby city centre. Public transport options include:
New Clee train station facilities and services
New Clee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at New Clee.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at New Clee: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at New Clee: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at New Clee: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the only platform is step free, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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