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Dover to Grimsby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Grimsby takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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.

5h 35m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain train
4h 40m
£84–169

Dover to Grimsby train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dover and Grimsby. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Grimsby at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 26m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 26m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 26m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 56m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 58m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 59m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 1m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 27m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover 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.

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  • Distance: 280.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Grimsby Town via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 40m.

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