Going from Stansted Airport to Grimsby by train

About to set off from Stansted Airport to Grimsby by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between Stansted Airport and Grimsby

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$143.65, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel from Stansted Airport to Grimsby

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:30 and the last departure is 22:00. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:27 and the last train leaves at 19:30. On average, a total of 29 trains make this journey each day.

Stansted Airport to Grimsby train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 188 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 51 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Stansted Airport and Grimsby?

You can secure tickets for travel between Stansted Airport and Grimsby up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making your Stansted Airport to Grimsby travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Grimsby.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Stansted Airport to Grimsby by train?

The train route from Stansted Airport to Grimsby covers 188 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Stansted Airport to Grimsby cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is CA$143.65. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Stansted Airport to Grimsby?

Tickets for this journey become available 4 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Stansted Airport to Grimsby by train?

The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 51 minutes.