The average train between Southampton and Grimsby takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Grimsby. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Grimsby at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Grimsby station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Southampton to Grimsby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Grimsby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Grimsby Town station.
Book your Southampton to Grimsby train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Grimsby is 309.4 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Grimsby Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 5h 14m.