The average train between Grimsby and Edinburgh takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Grimsby to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Grimsby to Edinburgh train tickets online with TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Grimsby and Edinburgh is 332.4 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Edinburgh Waverley via Doncaster in around 4h 25m.