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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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Compare train and coach for Market Rasen to Grimsby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Market Rasen to Grimsby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 26 km
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Market Rasen to Grimsby train times
The table below shows live departures for Market Rasen to Grimsby trains for today, Monday 3 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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 | 7:16 Market Rasen | 0h43 | 7:59 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:00 Market Rasen | 0h36 | 9:36 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:00 Market Rasen | 0h36 | 11:36 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:00 Market Rasen | 0h36 | 13:36 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:00 Market Rasen | 0h36 | 15:36 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:00 Market Rasen | 0h36 | 17:36 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:00 Market Rasen | 0h36 | 19:36 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Market Rasen to Grimsby
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Trains from Market Rasen to Grimsby run on average 3 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 36m.
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.
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Coach from £4
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 5:08 |
Last train 22:06 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
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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.
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Lightship
An atmospheric lightship museum in Alexandra Dock. It offers a rare look inside a working navigational vessel used off the Humber coast.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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: Market Rasen to Grimsby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Market Rasen 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 Market Rasen to Grimsby can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The train journey from Market Rasen to Grimsby covers a distance of 26 km and takes approximately 36m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Market Rasen to Grimsby is 26 km.
The first train from Market Rasen to Grimsby leaves at 5:08.
The last train from Market Rasen to Grimsby departs at 22:06.
Trains from Market Rasen to Grimsby run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Market Rasen to Grimsby.
Yes, there is a direct train between Market Rasen and Grimsby. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by east_midlands_trains.
To get from Market Rasen to Grimsby, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Market Rasen to Grimsby.
The train station in Market Rasen that goes to Grimsby is Market Rasen station (MKR), and it arrives at Grimsby Town (GMB).
The cheapest way to get from Market Rasen to Grimsby is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Market Rasen 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 Market Rasen to Grimsby offers a pleasant view of the Lincolnshire countryside, with stretches of scenic farmland and picturesque villages along the route.
Yes, a day trip from Market Rasen to Grimsby is feasible. The journey takes 36m, covering a distance of 26 km, with trains running 2 times per day.
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 Market Rasen to Grimsby.
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Important Stations and Airports in Market Rasen and Grimsby
Most Market Rasen to Grimsby trains use the Market Rasen to Grimsby Town station pair. Use this guide to compare Market Rasen and Grimsby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Market Rasen
Arrival train stations in Grimsby
Which Market Rasen station do trains to Grimsby leave from?
Trains from Market Rasen to Grimsby leave from Market Rasen. The station is from Market Rasen city centre at Market Rasen station, Chapel Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3AQ.
Market RasenMarket Rasen station, Chapel Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3AQ
City-centre transport
Getting to Market Rasen from Market Rasen city centre
Bus27A, 27B · 3m
Market Rasen train station facilities and services
Market Rasen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Market Rasen: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Market Rasen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Market Rasen: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Foot crossing only to Lincoln bound platform, and level access to Grimsby Town platform. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Grimsby station do trains from Market Rasen arrive at?
Trains from Market Rasen to Grimsby arrive at Grimsby Town. Grimsby Town is 1 km from Grimsby city centre.
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.
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