Going from Grimsby to Preston by train

About to set off from Grimsby to Preston 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 Grimsby and Preston

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 US$92.75, 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 and a half 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 between Grimsby and Preston

If you are taking the train from Grimsby to Preston, you will have 24 trains each day (with a departure every 47 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:12. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 20:34. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:15, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 20:34.

How long is the train journey from Grimsby to Preston?

This journey covers a total of 174 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 22 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Grimsby to Preston?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Learn even more about travelling from Grimsby to Preston by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Preston.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Grimsby to Preston by train?

The train journey between Grimsby and Preston spans 174 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Grimsby to Preston?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at US$92.75. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

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

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

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

The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 22 minutes.