Leicester to Grimsby by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Grimsby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester 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 01:08 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 30m View journey
Distance (km) 125
Trains / day 55 View all
Cheapest journey US$29.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 58m
Train operators 5

Leicester to Grimsby by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Leicester to Grimsby? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 125 kilometres.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Leicester and Grimsby

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$29.50, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Leicester to Grimsby daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Grimsby on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 55 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 01:11: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:59: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 01:08: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:46: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 14 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Leicester to Grimsby

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 30 minutes. The total distance travelled is 125 kilometres.

When do tickets between Leicester and Grimsby go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Leicester and Grimsby 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn even more about travelling from Leicester to Grimsby 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: Grimsby.

FAQs about the train journey from Leicester to Grimsby

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

The total distance from Leicester to Grimsby is 125 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.