The average train between Portsmouth and Grimsby takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Grimsby. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Grimsby at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Grimsby station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Portsmouth to Grimsby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Grimsby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Grimsby Town station.
Book your Portsmouth to Grimsby train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Grimsby is 315.3 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Grimsby Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 5h 29m.