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The cheapest and fastest trains from Grimsby to Exeter

Showing times and prices for 04 Aug

Cheapest price

£306

Average price

£306

Fastest journey

6 h 7 m

Average duration

6 h 9 m

Trains per day

Distance

394 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grimsby to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Grimsby to Exeter will cost around £306 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £306.

Fast trains

To travel from Grimsby to Exeter you need to make at least one change.

5:136h30
Grimsby
11:43Exeter
£3061One-way
1 change
6:306h13
Grimsby
12:43Exeter
£3061One-way
1 change
7:346h10
Grimsby
13:44Exeter
£3061One-way
1 change
8:346h10
Grimsby
14:44Exeter
£3061One-way
1 change
9:346h09
Grimsby
15:43Exeter
£3061One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Grimsby to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a train costs an average of £306.

Distance: 394 km

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Train	Most popular Coach
£306 Average Price	£60 Average Price Cheapest
7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	17h 20m Average total duration 16h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Grimsby to Exeter train times

The table below shows live departures for Grimsby to Exeter trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
	5:13 Grimsby	6h30	11:43 Exeter	1 change
	6:30 Grimsby	6h13	12:43 Exeter	1 change
	7:34 Grimsby	6h10	13:44 Exeter	1 change
	8:34 Grimsby	6h10	14:44 Exeter	1 change
	9:34 Grimsby	6h09	15:43 Exeter	1 change
	10:34 Grimsby	6h09	16:43 Exeter	1 change
	11:34 Grimsby	6h12	17:46 Exeter	1 change
	12:34 Grimsby	6h08	18:42 Exeter	1 change
	13:34 Grimsby	6h16	19:50 Exeter	1 change
	15:34 Grimsby	6h11	21:45 Exeter	1 change
	16:34 Grimsby	6h07	22:41 Exeter	1 change
	21:34 Grimsby	13h09	10:43 Exeter	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Grimsby to Exeter

United Kingdom

Trains from Grimsby to Exeter run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £306 but you can travel from only £60 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 17:27. The fastest train covers the 394 km distance in 6h 7m.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £60

Distance

394 km

Average train duration

6h 46m

Cheapest ticket price

£306

Trains per day

Fastest train

6h 7m

First train

0:02

Last train

17:27

Cheapest Month

May

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £60

Train companies: TransPennine Express from Grimsby to Exeter trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Grimsby and Exeter from £60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

6h 7m

Cheapest Price

£306

TransPennine Express frequency

10 a day

Complete guide to Exeter

Things to do in Exeter

Discover the best of Exeter — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Exeter trip today.

Must visit

Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery

City museum with local history, archaeology, world cultures and changing exhibitions in a landmark Victorian building.

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Recommended

Exeter's Underground Passages

Underground medieval passages beneath the city, explored on guided tours that reveal Exeter’s engineering and history.

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Recommended

The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum

Working print museum with historic presses, typesetting equipment and hands-on insight into traditional printing methods.

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Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: stays and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain manageable for most visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget: £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range: £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: £50+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: £3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is fine. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.

FAQs: Grimsby to Exeter train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grimsby to Exeter 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 Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Grimsby to Exeter can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £306, while the average price tends to be around £306.

The train journey from Grimsby to Exeter covers a distance of 394 km and takes approximately 6h 7m. Trains run 12 per day.

The train distance from Grimsby to Exeter is 394 km.

The first train from Grimsby to Exeter leaves at 0:02.

The last train from Grimsby to Exeter departs at 17:27.

Trains from Grimsby to Exeter run approximately 12 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Grimsby to Exeter.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Grimsby to Exeter.

To get from Grimsby to Exeter, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.

There is no night train service from Grimsby to Exeter.

The train station in Grimsby that goes to Exeter is Grimsby Town (GMB), and it arrives at Exeter St Davids (EXD).

The cheapest way to get from Grimsby to Exeter is by coach, costing approximately £60.

Booking trains from Grimsby to Exeter in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Grimsby to Exeter offers varied landscapes, including stretches of picturesque countryside, charming villages, and coastal views as you approach Exeter.

A day trip from Grimsby to Exeter is not feasible as the journey takes 6h 7m one way. However, there are 9 trains available per day.

Two to three days in Exeter is ideal to explore its historic sites, enjoy the stunning quayside, and visit nearby attractions like Dartmoor National Park.

Yes, you can take the train from Grimsby to Exeter.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Grimsby and Exeter

Most Grimsby to Exeter trains use the Grimsby Town to Exeter St Davids station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter Central. Use this guide to compare Grimsby and Exeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Grimsby

Arrival train stations in Exeter

Which Grimsby station do trains to Exeter leave from?

Trains from Grimsby to Exeter leave from Grimsby Town. The station is 1 km from Grimsby city centre at Grimsby Town station, Station Approach, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1LY.

Grimsby TownGrimsby Town station, Station Approach, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1LY+44 1895262122 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Grimsby Town from Grimsby city centre

Bus3, 4, 6, 9, 45 · 9m · £4 · every ~42 min

Grimsby Town 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

Food and drink options are available at Grimsby Town.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Grimsby Town.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Grimsby Town.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Grimsby Town: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Grimsby Town: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

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.

More about Grimsby Town

Which Exeter station do trains from Grimsby arrive at?

Trains from Grimsby to Exeter most often arrive at Exeter St Davids. Some services arrive at Exeter Central, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Exeter arrival station.

Exeter St DavidsExeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT+44 3451652030 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre

Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus355, 6A, 5B, 4A, 4, 66 · 6m · £2 · every ~20 min

4, 4A, Uni, K · 8m · £2 · every ~19 min

Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services

Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.