The cheapest and fastest trains from Grimsby to Brighton
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
5 h 21 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grimsby to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grimsby to Brighton will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 1 trains that leave Grimsby for Brighton 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 304 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 21 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Grimsby to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 304 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£79 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Grimsby to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Grimsby to Brighton trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:34 Grimsby | 4h39 | 11:13 Brighton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:35 Grimsby | 4h38 | 12:13 Brighton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:34 Grimsby | 4h39 | 13:13 Brighton | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 04:12 Grimsby | 5h21 | 09:33 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grimsby to Brighton
Trains from Grimsby to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:57, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 304 km distance in 5h 8m.
Distance 304 km |
Average train duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 8m |
First train 03:57 |
Last train 19:34 |
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FAQs: Grimsby to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grimsby to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Grimsby and Brighton
- Opening hours: Sunday 08:45 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 1, within car park and within cycle hub
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Station Front.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
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