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The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Grimsby
Showing times and prices for 08 Nov
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
70 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Grimsby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Grimsby will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Doncaster for Grimsby every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
07:381h03
Doncaster08:41Grimsby
£81One-way
0 changes
05:371h02
Doncaster06:39Grimsby
£131One-way
0 changes
14:371h02
Doncaster15:39Grimsby
£361One-way
0 changes
14:371h02
Doncaster15:39Grimsby
£361One-way
0 changes
05:371h02
Doncaster06:39Grimsby
£131One-way
0 changes
07:381h03
Doncaster08:41Grimsby
£81One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Doncaster to Grimsby train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Grimsby trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 06:16
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:36 Doncaster | 1h06 | 07:42 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:39 Doncaster | 1h03 | 09:42 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:37 Doncaster | 1h03 | 16:40 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:47 Doncaster | 1h10 | 21:57 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
| 05:37 Doncaster | 1h02 | 06:39 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Grimsby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Doncaster to Grimsby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 2m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 04:34 |
Last train 22:39 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Hull Trains from Doncaster to Grimsby trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Hull Trains trains will get you between Doncaster and Grimsby from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
£7
TransPennine Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
£33
first_transpennine_express frequency
15 a day
Hull Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
£21
Hull Trains frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Doncaster to Grimsby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster 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.
The train distance from Doncaster to Grimsby is 70 km.
A visit to Grimsby typically requires two to three days to explore its key attractions, including the Fishing Heritage Centre, the scenic docks, and nearby Cleethorpes Beach.
The train journey from Doncaster to Grimsby covers a distance of 70 km and takes approximately 1h 2m. Trains run 6 per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Doncaster and Grimsby. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
The first train from Doncaster to Grimsby leaves at 4:34.
Booking trains from Doncaster to Grimsby in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Doncaster to Grimsby departs at 22:39.
Trains from Doncaster to Grimsby run approximately 6 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Doncaster to Grimsby can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £11.
There is no night train service from Doncaster to Grimsby.
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Grimsby is by train, costing approximately £6.
The train station in Doncaster that goes to Grimsby is Doncaster station (DON), and it arrives at Grimsby Town (GMB).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Doncaster to Grimsby.
Yes, you can take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby.
To travel from Doncaster to Grimsby, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and Grimsby
Doncaster
Grimsby
The major train station for departures in Doncaster is Doncaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Doncaster for your trip from Doncaster to Grimsby.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: .
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Doncaster
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
The major train station for arrivals in Grimsby is Grimsby Docks. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Grimsby Docks for your journey to Grimsby from Doncaster.
Grimsby Docks
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Grimsby Docks
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0870 608 2608
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station front
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Sunday 08:45 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 19:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 1, within car park and within cycle hub
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Grimsby Town
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Station Front.
New Clee
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for New Clee
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drops off / picks up alongside the platform on Thorald Street
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