The average train between Grimsby and Canterbury takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby to Canterbury. 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 Grimsby and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Canterbury station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Grimsby to Canterbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Canterbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Grimsby to Canterbury train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grimsby and Canterbury is 266 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Canterbury West via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 25m.