The cheapest and fastest trains from Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£22
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
3 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
3 h 2 m
Trains on 04 Sept
6
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
To travel from Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA) you need to make at least one change.
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G8981713:343h02Grimsby Town (GMB)16:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£221One-way1 change
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G8986111:343h02Grimsby Town (GMB)14:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£271One-way1 change
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G8986512:343h02Grimsby Town (GMB)15:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£291One-way1 change
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G898479:343h02Grimsby Town (GMB)12:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£301One-way1 change
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G898398:343h02Grimsby Town (GMB)11:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£311One-way1 change
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G898398:343h02Grimsby Town (GMB)11:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£311One-way1 change
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G8986111:343h02Grimsby Town (GMB)14:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£271One-way1 change
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G898479:343h02Grimsby Town (GMB)12:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£301One-way1 change
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G8981713:343h02Grimsby Town (GMB)16:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£221One-way1 change
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G8985410:343h02Grimsby Town (GMB)13:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£331One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, while a coach costs an average of £33.
Distance: 147 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA):
A train is £0.51 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average £33.
Other travel options to Manchester Airport (MIA) take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 45m.
Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.54. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for tomorrow, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W84667+ G89839 | 8:34 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 3h02 | 11:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84673+ G89847 | 9:34 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 3h02 | 12:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84680+ G89854 | 10:34 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 3h02 | 13:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84686+ G89861 | 11:34 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 3h02 | 14:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84692+ G89865 | 12:34 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 3h02 | 15:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84697+ G89817 | 13:34 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 3h02 | 16:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:34, the last at 15:34. The fastest train covers the 147 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 147 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 6:34 |
Last train 15:34 |
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FAQs: Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Grimsby and Manchester Airport (MIA)
Most Grimsby to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains use the Grimsby Town to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Grimsby and Manchester Airport (MIA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Grimsby Town from Grimsby city centre
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.
Getting to Grimsby Docks from Grimsby city centre
Grimsby Docks train station facilities and services
Grimsby Docks has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Grimsby Docks.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Grimsby Docks: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Grimsby Docks: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway 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. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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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