- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A major cultural highlight within easy reach of King’s Cross.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grimsby Town (GMB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grimsby Town (GMB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
It's difficult to get from Grimsby Town (GMB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) without transferring at least once.
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L01631Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grimsby Town (GMB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$64 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Grimsby Town (GMB) to London Kings Cross (KGX):
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby Town (GMB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average $64 (€53).
Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
The journey is about 58m faster (2h 56m by train vs 3h 54m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($64 (€53) vs $76 (€62)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Grimsby Town (GMB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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L01629+ W84672 | Delayed 9:51 AM 9:34 AMGrimsby Town (GMB) | 3h07 | 12:41 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G07982+ W84678 | Delayed 11:13 AM 10:34 AMGrimsby Town (GMB) | 3h19 | 1:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C01902+ W84684 | Delayed 11:51 AM 11:34 AMGrimsby Town (GMB) | 3h06 | 2:40 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G07994+ W84690 | Delayed 1:13 PM 12:33 PMGrimsby Town (GMB) | 3h20 | 3:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L01635+ W84696 | Delayed 1:51 PM 1:34 PMGrimsby Town (GMB) | 3h04 | 4:38 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G08063+ C21609 | Delayed 2:20 PM 2:14 PMGrimsby Town (GMB) | 3h00 | 5:14 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
G08044+ C21600 | 8:15 AM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 3h01 | 11:16 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W84667+ Y14827 | 8:34 AM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 3h06 | 11:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
L01628+ W84673 | 9:34 AM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 3h07 | 12:41 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G08050+ C21606 | 10:15 AM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 3h01 | 1:16 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Grimsby Town (GMB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 140 miles (226 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 140 miles (226 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 9:34 PM |
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Discover the best of London Kings Cross — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Kings Cross trip today.
World-famous museum with collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A major cultural highlight within easy reach of King’s Cross.
Major art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from the 13th to early 20th centuries. Worth the short trip from King’s Cross.
Museum telling the story of the Foundling Hospital, Britain’s first home for abandoned children, with art, history, and Handel connections.
Stylish regenerated shopping and public space in King’s Cross, popular for its architecture, events, and photogenic industrial design.
Lively public square known for its fountains, canal-side setting, and social media popularity, especially in the King’s Cross redevelopment area.
Scenic walking route from King’s Cross with waterside views, boats, and access toward Camden and Little Venice.
Battered white fish with chips, traditionally served with mushy peas and tartar sauce. A classic British comfort dish found across London.
Roast meat with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. A longstanding British weekend tradition popular in London pubs.
A hearty breakfast of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. It is one of the most recognisable traditional meals in England.
A busy, well-known restaurant inspired by old Bombay cafés. Popular for breakfast, grills and house black daal in a stylish railway-themed setting.
An established brasserie inside the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, known for British classics, elegant interiors and a more refined dining experience.
A grand, long-running restaurant and bar near King's Cross Station offering Central European dishes and cocktails in a dramatic historic hall.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining, but chains, pubs, and meal deals help keep daily costs down.
Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12%. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxis or add about 10%.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grimsby Town (GMB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Grimsby Town (GMB) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains use the Grimsby Town to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Euston. Use this guide to compare Grimsby Town (GMB) and London Kings Cross (KGX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Grimsby Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Grimsby Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Grimsby Town.
Ticket office support is available at Grimsby Town.
Available at Grimsby Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Grimsby Town: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grimsby Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday: 08:30 - 20:45 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, lifts are unavailable, and assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring the use of platform 2 or assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Grimsby Docks has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Grimsby Docks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grimsby Docks: Parking.
Available at Grimsby Docks: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grimsby Docks: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is step free, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
New Clee is 1 km from Grimsby city centre. Public transport options include:
New Clee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at New Clee.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New Clee: Parking.
Available at New Clee: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Clee: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the only platform is step free, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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