Grimsby to Exeter by train

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Overview: trains from Grimsby to Exeter

Find the key information for travelling by train from Grimsby to Exeter, 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 05:12 View journey
Last train 20:34 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 31m View journey
Distance (km) 394
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey US$121.97 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 20m
Train operators 3

Grimsby to Exeter by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Grimsby to Exeter? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 394 kilometres.

Train cost between Grimsby to Exeter

Getting from Grimsby to Exeter by rail typically costs US$121.97, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Grimsby to Exeter departure timetable

On this route, 17 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Grimsby at 05:12 and the last leaving at 20:34 during the week.

For weekend travel to Exeter, the earliest departure is at 05:12 and the last one is at 20:34. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 54 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Grimsby to Exeter

The swiftest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 31 minutes, crossing a total distance of 394 kilometres.

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

You can secure tickets for travel between Grimsby and Exeter up to 3 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Grimsby to Exeter

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Exeter city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Grimsby to Exeter

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

The total distance between Grimsby and Exeter by train is 394 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.