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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
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Grimsby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Grimsby will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 1 trains that leave York for Grimsby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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.


The table below shows live departures for York to Grimsby trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:55 York | 1h48 | 17:43 Grimsby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from York to Grimsby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 4:09 |
Last train 22:16 |
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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 York 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 York to Grimsby trains use the York to Grimsby Town station pair, with some services arriving at Grimsby Docks. Use this guide to compare York and Grimsby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
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