- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
£81
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
£143
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
3 h 5 m
Trains on 28 Sept
22
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grimsby to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grimsby to Cambridge will cost around £143 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
To travel from Grimsby to Cambridge you need to make at least 2 changes.










The table below shows live departures for Grimsby to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Monday 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:13 Grimsby | 3h52 | 9:05 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 5:57 Grimsby | 4h12 | 10:09 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:30 Grimsby | 3h35 | 10:05 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:34 Grimsby | 3h05 | 10:39 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:34 Grimsby | 3h28 | 12:02 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:34 Grimsby | 3h05 | 12:39 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:34 Grimsby | 3h27 | 14:01 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:34 Grimsby | 3h28 | 15:02 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:34 Grimsby | 3h28 | 16:02 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:34 Grimsby | 3h05 | 16:39 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:15 Grimsby | 3h56 | 18:11 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:34 Grimsby | 3h05 | 17:39 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:34 Grimsby | 3h29 | 19:03 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:15 Grimsby | 3h36 | 19:51 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:34 Grimsby | 3h05 | 19:39 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:34 Grimsby | 3h29 | 21:03 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:15 Grimsby | 3h47 | 22:02 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:34 Grimsby | 3h05 | 21:39 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:34 Grimsby | 3h05 | 22:39 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:34 Grimsby | 4h01 | 0:35 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:19 Grimsby | 11h50 | 9:09 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Grimsby to Cambridge run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 5:13 |
Last train 20:00 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grimsby to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Grimsby to Cambridge trains use the Grimsby Town to Cambridge North station pair. Use this guide to compare Grimsby and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, 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.
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