The average train between Croydon and Grimsby takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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.
Trains run hourly between Croydon and Grimsby. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Grimsby at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Grimsby station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Croydon to Grimsby train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
Croydon to Grimsby train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Grimsby Town station.
Book your Croydon to Grimsby train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Grimsby is 242.6 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Grimsby Town via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 1m.