The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Grimsby
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Grimsby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to Grimsby will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lincoln for Grimsby every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 59 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.
6:000h59Lincoln6:59Grimsby£91One-way0 changes
11:440h53Lincoln12:37Grimsby£161One-way0 changes
11:440h53Lincoln12:37Grimsby£161One-way0 changes
6:000h59Lincoln6:59Grimsby£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lincoln to Grimsby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Grimsby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 49 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lincoln to Grimsby train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln to Grimsby trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:00 Lincoln | 0h59 | 6:59 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:44 Lincoln | 0h53 | 12:37 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Lincoln to Grimsby by coach or train
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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Grimsby
Trains from Lincoln to Grimsby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 22:19. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 53m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 4:58 |
Last train 22:19 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail from Lincoln to Grimsby trainsEast Midlands Railway, Northern Rail trains will get you between Lincoln and Grimsby 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 to Grimsby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Grimsby 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Grimsby
Most Lincoln to Grimsby trains use the Lincoln Central to Grimsby Town station pair, with some services arriving at Grimsby Docks. Use this guide to compare Lincoln and Grimsby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lincoln station do trains to Grimsby leave from?
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.
Which Grimsby station do trains from Lincoln arrive at?
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 New Clee from Grimsby city centre
New Clee is 1 km from Grimsby city centre. Public transport options include:
New Clee train station facilities and services
New Clee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at New Clee.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at New Clee: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at New Clee: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at New Clee: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the only platform is step free, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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