Ely to Grimsby Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Grimsby takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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.

3h 42m
Duration: 158 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

best

Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain

3h 25m

£49–95

Ely to Grimsby train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Grimsby. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Grimsby at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:15 PM → 3:43 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 4:44 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 5:45 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:53 PM → 6:45 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:44 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:44 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely 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.