The average train between Watford and Grimsby takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 Watford and Grimsby. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Grimsby at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Grimsby station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Watford to Grimsby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from King's Cross station.
Watford to Grimsby train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Grimsby Town station.
Book your Watford to Grimsby train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Grimsby is 213.5 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Grimsby Town via London Euston, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 8m.