- Must visit
Wilberforce House Museum
Museum in Wilberforce’s birthplace exploring transatlantic slavery, resistance and abolition. Essential for understanding Hull’s role in this history.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grimsby to Kingston upon Hull is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grimsby to Kingston upon Hull will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
To travel from Grimsby to Kingston upon Hull you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Grimsby to Kingston upon Hull run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 5:12 |
Last train 21:34 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 6 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Grimsby to Kingston upon Hull.
The table below shows live departures for Grimsby to Kingston upon Hull trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W84678+ G85682 | On time 10:34 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 2h37 | 13:11 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
W84684+ G08262 | On time 11:34 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 2h17 | 13:51 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
W84690+ G85696 | On time 12:33 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 2h35 | 15:08 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
W84696+ W04529 | On time 13:34 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 2h03 | 15:37 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
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W84667+ G85653 | 8:34 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 2h38 | 11:12 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
W84667+ P24257 · G85653 | 8:34 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 2h38 | 11:12 Hull (HUL) | 2 changes | |
W84673+ W04522 | 9:34 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 2h20 | 11:54 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Kingston upon Hull — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kingston upon Hull trip today.
Museum in Wilberforce’s birthplace exploring transatlantic slavery, resistance and abolition. Essential for understanding Hull’s role in this history.
Streetlife presents transport history with vintage vehicles, cycles and recreated street scenes. A lively family-friendly museum in the old town.
Art gallery with paintings, sculpture and temporary exhibitions in a grand civic building. A strong choice for fine art and modern displays.
Historic heart of Hull with cobbled lanes, pubs, museums and churches. Best area for walking, architecture and a feel for the city’s past.
Marina district with waterside walks, boats and regenerated dock buildings. Popular for an easy stroll and attractive views near the centre.
Central gardens beside the Ferens and civic buildings, often used for events and public art. Handy for a pause between museums and shopping streets.
A classic Hull chip-shop dish: fish patties made from sliced potato with a layer of fish, battered and fried. It is a long-standing local favourite.
A larger version of the pattie, typically two patties sandwiched together, battered and fried. It is especially associated with Hull and East Yorkshire takeaways.
A savoury breadcake filled with seasoned pork, herbs and onion. It is a traditional East Yorkshire bakery item still found around Hull.
Smart restaurant serving modern British tasting menus in an intimate setting within the old town area.
Popular independent venue for seasonal small plates, cocktails and relaxed dining in Hull’s Fruit Market district.
Well-known traditional fish and chip shop, a good place to try Hull-style chip-shop favourites in a casual setting.
Kingston upon Hull is generally cheaper than larger UK cities. Hotels, casual dining and local transport are usually good value for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Hull Paragon Interchange -> Hull Paragon Interchange
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Kingston upon Hull.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grimsby to Kingston upon Hull 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 Kingston upon Hull, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Grimsby to Kingston upon Hull trains use the Grimsby Town to Hull station pair. Use this guide to compare Grimsby and Kingston upon Hull 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.
Grimsby Docks has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Grimsby Docks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grimsby Docks: Parking.
Available at Grimsby Docks: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grimsby Docks: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is step free, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Hull has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hull.
Wi-Fi is available at Hull. ATMs are available at Hull.
Ticket office support is available at Hull.
Available at Hull: Parking, WC.
Available at Hull: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hull: 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. This station is staffed for all services. 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. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, 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.
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