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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Cheapest price
$126
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
332 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grimsby to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grimsby to Edinburgh will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $126.
It's difficult to get from Grimsby to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
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W84684Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$114 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
The journey is about 1h 7m faster (4h 3m by train vs 5h 10m by car) and roughly $18 (€15) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($114 (€93) vs $132 (€108)). 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 to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, 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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G66991+ W84672 | Delayed 10:01 AM 9:34 AMGrimsby Town (GMB) | 4h33 | 2:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01063+ W84678 | 10:34 AM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 4h36 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01066+ W84684 | 11:34 AM Grimsby Town (GMB) | 4h39 | 4:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W29776+ W84690 | Delayed 1:00 PM 12:33 PMGrimsby Town (GMB) | 4h38 | 5:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01071+ W84696 | Delayed 2:02 PM 1:34 PMGrimsby Town (GMB) | 4h25 | 5:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Grimsby to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 206 miles (332 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 206 miles (332 km) |
Average train duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 5:12 AM |
Last train 7:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Edinburgh — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Edinburgh trip today.
Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Major national art gallery on The Mound with Scottish and European masterpieces. Central, elegant and one of Edinburgh’s classic cultural stops.
Striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history and culture. Well regarded for both the collection and the building itself.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, courtyards, shops and major sights.
One of Edinburgh’s essential viewpoints, especially popular for sunrise and sunset photography. Famous for sweeping views over the city and Arthur’s Seat.
Ancient volcanic peak in Holyrood Park with the city’s most famous hike and outstanding panoramic views. A classic outdoor Edinburgh experience.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a peppery savoury pudding traditionally made with oats and offal, served with mashed turnips and potatoes. It is strongly associated with Edinburgh and Burns supps
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Though from Cullen, it is a classic on Edinburgh menus and a comforting local staple
A traditional hearty soup of barley, root vegetables and usually lamb or mutton. It is a long-standing Scottish comfort food commonly found in pubs and cafes
A polished gastropub from Tom Kitchin, known for refined Scottish pub classics, seasonal produce and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere
A long-established seafood restaurant popular for Scottish mussels, fish dishes and a relaxed city-centre setting
A respected upscale seafood restaurant focused on high-quality Scottish fish and shellfish in an elegant contemporary space
Edinburgh is pricier than many UK cities, especially for hotels and dining in the centre during peak season.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Rounding up is common in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service.
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Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh -> Princes Street, Edinburgh
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