The average train between Grimsby and Harwich takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby to Harwich. 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 Harwich. 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 Harwich at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Harwich station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Grimsby to Harwich train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Harwich train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Grimsby to Harwich train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Grimsby and Harwich is 202.4 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Harwich Town via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 5h 5m.