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The average train between Colchester and Grimsby takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Grimsby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 53m
Duration
257 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain train
4h 30m
£71–139

Colchester to Grimsby train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Grimsby. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Grimsby at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 14m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 14m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 14m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 48m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 41m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express4h 13m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Grimsby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Colchester to Grimsby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Grimsby, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Grimsby Town via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 30m.

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