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Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
The town’s main museum covering archaeology, local history and fishing heritage, with family-friendly galleries and changing exhibitions.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Grimsby
Showing times and prices for 24 Aug
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
147 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Grimsby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Grimsby will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Grimsby every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 147 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.
11:502h52Manchester Airport14:42Grimsby£321One-way0 changes- 9:442h59Manchester Airport12:43Grimsby£321One-way0 changes
- 11:482h54Manchester Airport14:42Grimsby£371One-way0 changes
- 11:502h52Manchester Airport14:42Grimsby£321One-way0 changes
- 11:482h54Manchester Airport14:42Grimsby£371One-way0 changes
- 9:442h59Manchester Airport12:43Grimsby£321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport to Grimsby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Grimsby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 147 km
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3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Grimsby train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Grimsby trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W85171 · W84669 | On time 9:05 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h39 | 12:44 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 1 change | |
 C31721+W84669 | On time 9:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h08 | 12:44 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 1 change | |
| W85178 · W84675 | On time 10:10 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h35 | 13:45 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 1 change | |
| N55711 · W84681 | On time 11:39 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h03 | 14:42 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 1 change | |
| G89570+W84688 | On time 12:47 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h56 | 15:43 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Grimsby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Airport to Grimsby run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:17, the last at 07:17. The fastest train covers the 147 km distance in 3h 12m.
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
Distance 147 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 7:17 |
Last train 7:17 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Grimsby trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Grimsby from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transpennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 52m
Cheapest Price
£24
Transpennine Express frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Northern Rail
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 12m
Cheapest Price
£18
Northern Rail frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
TransPennine Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 57m
Cheapest Price
£49
TransPennine Express frequency
1 a day
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 41m
Cheapest Price
£54
Northern Trains Limited frequency
16 a day
Complete guide to Grimsby
Things to do in Grimsby
Discover the best of Grimsby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Grimsby trip today.
- Recommended
Lightship
An atmospheric lightship museum in Alexandra Dock. It offers a rare look inside a working navigational vessel used off the Humber coast.
- Recommended
Ross Tiger Heritage Trawler
A heritage vessel open as a museum experience, with preserved cabins and equipment that reveal everyday work aboard a fishing trawler.
- Recommended
People's Park
A central green space with formal gardens, monuments and a boating lake. It is popular for relaxing walks near the town centre.
- Recommended
Cleethorpes Seafront
A broad sandy seafront nearby with promenades, gardens and traditional seaside atmosphere. Ideal for walking and coastal views.
Riverhead Square
The regenerated waterfront quarter with shops, leisure venues and marina views. It is a pleasant modern area for an easy walk.
- Gluten-free
Smoked Haddock
Smoked haddock from nearby Cleethorpes smokehouses, prized for its deep smoky flavour and long link to the area’s fishing and curing heritage.
Grimsby Fish And Chips
Classic fish and chips made with local white fish such as haddock or cod, reflecting Grimsby’s historic role as one of Britain’s great fishing ports.
Battered Haddock Or Cod
Lightly battered haddock or cod landed through Grimsby’s fish trade, commonly served in local chippies and valued for freshness and flaky texture.
Lucia
Smart Italian restaurant with pasta, seafood and steak options, suited to a more polished but still informal meal out.
Steels Cornerhouse Restaurant
Long-running casual seafood spot in nearby Cleethorpes, well known locally for fish and chips and easy seaside dining.
Papa's Fish & Chips
Popular local fish and chip restaurant known for fresh Grimsby fish and a straightforward, family-friendly setting near the town centre.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels, meals and local transport are usually cheaper than in major UK tourist cities, though seaside peak dates can raise room rates.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a basic meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes and pubs usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Stagecoach Bus
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- £3
- Day pass
- £6.00
To the city centre
Grimsby Town -> Grimsby Town Centre
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless payment is accepted on Stagecoach buses in Grimsby. Adult tickets are also available in the Stagecoach Bus app.
- For unlimited local bus travel, check whether a Grimsby DayRider or Grimsby DayRider Plus is better value for your route.
FAQs: Manchester Airport to Grimsby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport to Grimsby can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £23.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Grimsby covers a distance of 147 km and takes approximately 3h 12m. Trains run 10 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Airport to Grimsby is 147 km.
The first train from Manchester Airport to Grimsby leaves at 7:17.
The last train from Manchester Airport to Grimsby departs at 7:17.
Trains from Manchester Airport to Grimsby run approximately 10 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Airport to Grimsby.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Airport and Grimsby. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express.
To get from Manchester Airport to Grimsby, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport to Grimsby.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport to Grimsby is by train, costing approximately £18.
Booking trains from Manchester Airport to Grimsby in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Grimsby offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. Travellers can enjoy views of the countryside and small towns, particularly as the train passes through areas like the Peak District, depending on the route taken.
A day trip from Manchester Airport to Grimsby is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 12m. However, there are 9 train services per day for this route, covering a distance of 147 km.
A visit to Grimsby typically requires two to three days to explore its key attractions, including the Fishing Heritage Centre, the scenic docks, and nearby Cleethorpes Beach.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport to Grimsby.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and Grimsby
Most Manchester Airport to Grimsby trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Grimsby Town station pair, with some services arriving at Grimsby Docks. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Grimsby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Grimsby
Grimsby TownGrimsby Town station, Station Approach, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1LY+44 1895262122
City-centre transport
Getting to Grimsby Town from Grimsby city centre
Bus3, 4, 6, 9, 45 · 9m · £4 · every ~42 min
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.
Grimsby DocksGrimsby Docks station, Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 3PB
City-centre transport
Getting to Grimsby Docks from Grimsby city centre
Bus3, 9 · 2m · £4 · every ~21 min
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.
New CleeNew Clee station, Thorold Street, New Clee, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 5GR
City-centre transport
Getting to New Clee from Grimsby city centre
New Clee is 1 km from Grimsby city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainBarton-on-Humber - Cleethorpes, Matlock - Cleethorpes, Ambergate - Cleethorpes · 5m · £0.90
Bus3, 9 · 6m · £4 · every ~21 min
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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