Preston to Grimsby by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Grimsby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Grimsby, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:57 View journey
Last train 23:46 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 174
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey AU$47.42 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 10m
Train operators 4

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Cost of train tickets between Preston and Grimsby

The cheapest train tickets from Preston to Grimsby start at AU$47.42. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Preston to Grimsby is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Preston to Grimsby train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:57.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:46.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:57.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:22.

  • 45 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 6 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Preston to Grimsby

The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 24 minutes, crossing a total distance of 174 kilometres.

How far in advance Preston and Grimsby tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Preston and Grimsby are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Preston to Grimsby

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Preston and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Grimsby city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Grimsby

Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Grimsby? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Preston and Grimsby by train is 174 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.