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Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
The town’s main museum covering archaeology, local history and fishing heritage, with family-friendly galleries and changing exhibitions.
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Trains from Durham to Grimsby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 5:12 |
Last train 21:34 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
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The town’s main museum covering archaeology, local history and fishing heritage, with family-friendly galleries and changing exhibitions.
An atmospheric lightship museum in Alexandra Dock. It offers a rare look inside a working navigational vessel used off the Humber coast.
A heritage vessel open as a museum experience, with preserved cabins and equipment that reveal everyday work aboard a fishing trawler.
A central green space with formal gardens, monuments and a boating lake. It is popular for relaxing walks near the town centre.
A broad sandy seafront nearby with promenades, gardens and traditional seaside atmosphere. Ideal for walking and coastal views.
The regenerated waterfront quarter with shops, leisure venues and marina views. It is a pleasant modern area for an easy walk.
Smoked haddock from nearby Cleethorpes smokehouses, prized for its deep smoky flavour and long link to the area’s fishing and curing heritage.
Classic fish and chips made with local white fish such as haddock or cod, reflecting Grimsby’s historic role as one of Britain’s great fishing ports.
Lightly battered haddock or cod landed through Grimsby’s fish trade, commonly served in local chippies and valued for freshness and flaky texture.
Smart Italian restaurant with pasta, seafood and steak options, suited to a more polished but still informal meal out.
Long-running casual seafood spot in nearby Cleethorpes, well known locally for fish and chips and easy seaside dining.
Popular local fish and chip restaurant known for fresh Grimsby fish and a straightforward, family-friendly setting near the town centre.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels, meals and local transport are usually cheaper than in major UK tourist cities, though seaside peak dates can raise room rates.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes and pubs usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Grimsby Town -> Grimsby Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham 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.

Most Durham to Grimsby trains use the Durham to Grimsby Town station pair. Use this guide to compare Durham and Grimsby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Durham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Durham.
ATMs are available at Durham.
Ticket office support is available at Durham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Durham: Parking, WC.
Available at Durham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Durham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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: Yes.
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 options are available at Grimsby Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Grimsby Town.
Ticket office support is available at Grimsby Town.
Available at Grimsby Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Grimsby Town: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
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