The average train between Grimsby and Reading takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Reading. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Reading station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Grimsby to Reading train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Reading train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Grimsby to Reading train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grimsby and Reading is 242.2 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Reading via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 43m.