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Grimsby to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Grimsby and Preston takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Grimsby Town to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
3h 36m
£41–71

Grimsby to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Grimsby and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Preston at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 33m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 30m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 30m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 29m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 28m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 29m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 30m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grimsby to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 139.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Grimsby, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 36m.

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