The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
53 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
53 m
Trains on 18 Sept
11
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 11 trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB), including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 53 m 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.
C213626:100h55Lincoln Central (LCN)7:05Grimsby Town (GMB)£121One-way0 changes
C212305:400h53Lincoln Central (LCN)6:33Grimsby Town (GMB)£121One-way0 changes
C212397:000h59Lincoln Central (LCN)7:59Grimsby Town (GMB)£141One-way0 changes
C2126210:440h53Lincoln Central (LCN)11:37Grimsby Town (GMB)£141One-way0 changes
C2125414:440h53Lincoln Central (LCN)15:37Grimsby Town (GMB)£141One-way0 changes
C212688:440h53Lincoln Central (LCN)9:37Grimsby Town (GMB)£191One-way0 changes
C2124618:440h53Lincoln Central (LCN)19:37Grimsby Town (GMB)£191One-way0 changes
C212305:400h53Lincoln Central (LCN)6:33Grimsby Town (GMB)£121One-way0 changes
C2126210:440h53Lincoln Central (LCN)11:37Grimsby Town (GMB)£141One-way0 changes
C2125712:440h53Lincoln Central (LCN)13:37Grimsby Town (GMB)£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 48 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB):
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB) costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Grimsby Town (GMB) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 15m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (56m by train vs 1h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21230 | On time 5:40 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h53 | 6:33 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21362 | On time 6:10 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h55 | 7:05 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21239 | On time 7:00 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h59 | 7:59 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21268 | On time 8:44 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h53 | 9:37 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89408 · L88925 | On time 9:23 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 2h06 | 11:29 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 1 change | |
C21262 | On time 10:44 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h53 | 11:37 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21257 | On time 12:44 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h53 | 13:37 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21254 | On time 14:44 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h53 | 15:37 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21250 | On time 16:44 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h53 | 17:37 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21246 | On time 18:44 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h53 | 19:37 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C42006 | On time 21:53 Lincoln Central (LCN) | 0h58 | 22:51 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB)
Trains from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 20:53. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 53m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 20:53 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB) trainsNorthern Rail, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Lincoln Central (LCN) and Grimsby Town (GMB) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB) 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 Grimsby Town (GMB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln Central (LCN) and Grimsby Town (GMB)
Most Lincoln Central (LCN) to Grimsby Town (GMB) trains use the Lincoln Central to Grimsby Town station pair. Use this guide to compare Lincoln Central (LCN) and Grimsby Town (GMB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Lincoln Central from Lincoln city centre
Lincoln Central train station facilities and services
Lincoln Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lincoln Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Lincoln Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lincoln Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lincoln Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lincoln Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lincoln Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: all cabs on station rank are wheelchair accessible, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Fastticket, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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