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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.
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester 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 to Grimsby will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Grimsby every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Grimsby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 143 km
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£33 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Grimsby trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W84663 | On time 9:09 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h35 | 11:44 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84669 | On time 10:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h30 | 12:44 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84675 | On time 11:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 13:45 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84681 | On time 12:17 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 14:42 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84688 | On time 13:17 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h26 | 15:43 Grimsby Town (GMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:10 Manchester | 2h30 | 8:40 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:43 Manchester | 2h46 | 10:29 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Grimsby run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 21:35 |
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Discover the best of Grimsby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Grimsby trip today.
The town’s main museum covering archaeology, local history and fishing heritage, with family-friendly galleries and changing exhibitions.
An atmospheric lightship museum in Alexandra Dock. It offers a rare look inside a working navigational vessel used off the Humber coast.
A heritage vessel open as a museum experience, with preserved cabins and equipment that reveal everyday work aboard a fishing trawler.
A central green space with formal gardens, monuments and a boating lake. It is popular for relaxing walks near the town centre.
A broad sandy seafront nearby with promenades, gardens and traditional seaside atmosphere. Ideal for walking and coastal views.
The regenerated waterfront quarter with shops, leisure venues and marina views. It is a pleasant modern area for an easy walk.
Smoked haddock from nearby Cleethorpes smokehouses, prized for its deep smoky flavour and long link to the area’s fishing and curing heritage.
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.
Lightly battered haddock or cod landed through Grimsby’s fish trade, commonly served in local chippies and valued for freshness and flaky texture.
Smart Italian restaurant with pasta, seafood and steak options, suited to a more polished but still informal meal out.
Long-running casual seafood spot in nearby Cleethorpes, well known locally for fish and chips and easy seaside dining.
Popular local fish and chip restaurant known for fresh Grimsby fish and a straightforward, family-friendly setting near the town centre.
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.
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.
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Grimsby Town -> Grimsby Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.

Most Manchester 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 and Grimsby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options are available at Grimsby Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Grimsby Town.
Ticket office support is available at Grimsby Town.
Available at Grimsby Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Grimsby Town: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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 Docks has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Grimsby Docks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grimsby Docks: Parking.
Available at Grimsby Docks: Bike Parking.
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 Clee is 1 km from Grimsby city centre. Public transport options include:
New Clee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at New Clee.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New Clee: Parking.
Available at New Clee: Bike Parking.
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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