The cheapest and fastest trains from Grimsby to Bristol
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£127
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grimsby to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grimsby to Bristol will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.
Of the 1 trains that leave Grimsby for Bristol 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 290 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 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 Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 290 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£118 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Grimsby to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Grimsby to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 17 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:34 Grimsby | 5h00 | 14:34 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grimsby to Bristol
Trains from Grimsby to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 18:38. The fastest train covers the 290 km distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 290 km |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 18:38 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express from Grimsby to Bristol trainsCrossCountry, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Grimsby and Bristol from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Grimsby to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grimsby to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Grimsby and Bristol
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of St Andrew Road
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