The average train between Grimsby and Ilford takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby to Ilford. 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 Ilford. 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 Ilford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Ilford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Grimsby to Ilford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Ilford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Grimsby to Ilford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grimsby and Ilford is 223.4 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Ilford via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Moorgate station, and Liverpool Street Station in around 3h 21m.