The average train between Edinburgh and Grimsby takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Grimsby. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Grimsby at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Grimsby station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Edinburgh to Grimsby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Grimsby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grimsby Town station.
Book your Edinburgh to Grimsby train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Edinburgh and Grimsby is 332.4 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Grimsby Town via Doncaster in around 4h 32m.