How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Grimsby?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Grimsby start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Grimsby?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Grimsby is 2h 28m, covering a distance of 89 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 19m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Grimsby route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express , Northern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Grimsby?

The earliest train from Manchester to Grimsby departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 21:13.

Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Grimsby?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Grimsby?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Grimsby?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Grimsby?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Manchester to Grimsby from £16

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Manchester to Grimsby on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:13	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 31m	18:44	Grimsby Town	No tags
Train	17:13	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 29m	19:42	Grimsby Town	No tags
Train	18:13	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 27m	20:40	Grimsby Town	No tags
Train	19:13	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 28m	21:41	Grimsby Town	No tags
Train	20:13	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 40m	22:53	Grimsby Town	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Grimsby

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Grimsby. The journey takes about 2 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

2h 28mAverage duration

89 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£17 - £96	Average duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £7	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Grimsby by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Grimsby?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Grimsby start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Grimsby?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Grimsby is 2h 28m, covering a distance of 89 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 19m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Grimsby route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Grimsby?
The earliest train from Manchester to Grimsby departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 21:13.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Grimsby?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Grimsby?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Grimsby?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Grimsby?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

26/11

£19

27/11

£25

Today

£29

29/11

£16

30/11

£21

01/12

£19

02/12

£21

03/12

£19

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Grimsby was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Grimsby as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £89 for a train ticket from Manchester to Grimsby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-11-29.