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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Grimsby

Showing times and prices for 25 May

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£84

Fastest journey

2 h 46 m

Average duration

2 h 48 m

Trains per day

Distance

229 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London to Grimsby will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.

Fast trains

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

L15088+

C27057

19:522h48

London Kings Cross (KGX)

22:40Grimsby Town (GMB)

£271One-way

1 change

L15084+

C27069

17:482h51

London Kings Cross (KGX)

20:39Grimsby Town (GMB)

£531One-way

1 change

L15081+

C27075

16:273h12

London Kings Cross (KGX)

19:39Grimsby Town (GMB)

£641One-way

1 change

G03601+

C27123

08:383h02

London Kings Cross (KGX)

11:40Grimsby Town (GMB)

£691One-way

1 change

G03596+

C27105

11:263h13

London Kings Cross (KGX)

14:39Grimsby Town (GMB)

£691One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London to Grimsby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Grimsby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£55 Average Price	£28 Average Price Cheapest
3h 44m average duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 16m average duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Grimsby

United Kingdom

Trains from London to Grimsby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.

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 £17

Distance

228 km

Average train duration

3h 14m

Cheapest ticket price

£29

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 44m

First train

05:55

Last train

18:48

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £17

Train providers: First Hull Trains, East Coast and East Midlands Trains trains London to Grimsby

First Hull Trains, East Coast and East Midlands Trains trains will get you to Grimsby from London from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Hull Trains is a British train operator that provides services between Hull and London. It operates up to five trains per day, with two direct services and three services that require a change at Brough. The trains are modern and comfortable, with two types available: the Super Express and the Express. The Super Express offers a faster journey time and more spacious seating, while the Express is a more economical option. Both offer onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a trolley service. Hull Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes are Hull to London Kings Cross and Hull to Brough. Passengers can also take advantage of the Hull Trains Plus loyalty scheme, which offers discounts and rewards.

London to Grimsby train information with First Hull Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 53 min
Cheapest Price: £31

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

Train information from London to Grimsby with East Coast:

Average Duration: 3 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £26
East Coast frequency: 7 a day

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from London to Grimsby train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: £65

Grand Central Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Grand Central Trains offers a range of services, including express, semi-fast and stopping services. Express services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to three hours. Semi-fast services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to four hours. Stopping services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to five hours. Grand Central Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Standard tickets are the most economical option, while First Class tickets offer more comfort and space. Advance tickets are available for purchase up to 12 weeks in advance and offer the best value for money. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Grand Central Trains are London to Bradford, London to Sunderland, London to York and London to Wakefield.

Train information from London to Grimsby with Grand Central Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £99
Grand Central Trains frequency: 2 a day

Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Trains from London to Grimsby

With trains that leave from around 6:00 a.m. every weekday, at least one service an hour and plenty of operators, passengers can travel between London and Grimsby in under three hours. Book ahead and choose a flexible route and passengers can also secure a great discount against same-day peak purchase tickets, with mobile ticketing available on many services for added convenience.

Which train companies travel from London to Grimsby?

This busy route is operated by a number of train companies for maximum passenger choice. These are East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains and London North Eastern Railway (LNER).

How long is the train from London to Grimsby?

The fastest train is operated by Grand Central Trains and it takes just two hours 42 minutes from London Kings Cross to Grimsby Town Railway Station with one change at Doncaster. Most services take less than three hours in total, even with the Doncaster change. The exception is the sleeper services, which operate from after around 10:00 p.m. and which can take around eight hours with a longer waiting period between trains.

How many trains are there from London to Grimsby?

Trains on this service operate from around 6:00 a.m. until after 11:00 p.m. during the week. There are slightly fewer on a Sunday and during public holidays but generally speaking, passengers will find at least one service per hour. Often, there are two services, especially during busier travel periods.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Grimsby?

Departure train station: London Kings Cross offers travellers everything that they need when arriving into the Capital and making onward journeys. There are taxis, London Underground trains and buses available from the station. Facilities include shops, coffee outlets, food concessions, newsagents, telephones, ATMs, WiFi, showers, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities, a first class lounge, ticket machines, help desks, seating areas, trolleys, wheelchairs, a bureau de change and a post box.

Arrival train station: Grimsby Town is located on the edge of the town and has a coffee kiosk and newsagent, payphones and WiFi, toilets including radar key accessible toilets, ticket facilities, a help desk, digital information boards and seating. Taxis and buses can be picked up outside and there is also an adjacent car park.

FAQs: London to Grimsby train

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Grimsby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Grimsby.

Cheap train tickets from London to Grimsby can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Grimsby is £49; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Grimsby train time is 2 h 49 min covering the 141 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Grimsby leaves at 04: 23. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Grimsby leaves at 22: 20.

There are 6 trains a day from London to Grimsby which require at least one change with First Hull Trains, LNER, East Midlands Trains or Grand Central Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Grimsby. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London to Grimsby.

For the journey from London to Grimsby you can take a train with First Hull Trains, LNER, East Midlands Trains or Grand Central Trains. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from London to Grimsby on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 20.

A trip to Grimsby from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 49 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from London to Grimsby is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Grimsby including taking a train or coach.