The average train between Margate and Grimsby takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Grimsby. 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 Margate and Grimsby. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Grimsby at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Margate to Grimsby? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Margate to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Grimsby station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Margate to Grimsby train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Grimsby train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Grimsby Town station.
Book your Margate to Grimsby train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Margate and Grimsby is 262.2 km. The road distance is 474 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Grimsby Town via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 5h 2m.