The average train between Grimsby and Leicester takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Grimsby to Leicester. 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 every 4 hours between Grimsby and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Leicester station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Grimsby to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Grimsby to Leicester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Grimsby and Leicester is 124.9 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Leicester via Nottingham in around 2h 39m.