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National Railway Museum
Major national museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and interactive railway history exhibits. One of York’s signature attractions.
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grimsby to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grimsby to York will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 1 trains that leave Grimsby for York on Wed, Jun 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Grimsby to York:
A bus is $1 (€0.91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby to York costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 1h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $54 (€43) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Grimsby to York trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:34 AM Grimsby | 2h16 | 11:50 AM York | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Grimsby to York run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 10:02 PM |
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Major national museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and interactive railway history exhibits. One of York’s signature attractions.
Popular social-history museum inside the former prison complex, known for recreated Victorian streets and everyday life collections.
Immersive museum experience focused on Viking-age York, famous for reconstructed scenes and archaeological discoveries.
Iconic narrow medieval street lined with timber-framed buildings and one of York’s busiest pedestrian areas.
Popular riverside gardens with abbey ruins, lawns, and one of the best central green spaces for a scenic walk.
Historic shopping street linking the Minster area to the center, admired for architecture and classic York atmosphere.
A baked batter pudding traditionally served with roast beef and gravy. It is one of Yorkshire's best-known regional foods and a classic thing to try in York.
The iconic Sunday roast of the region, with roasted beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, vegetables, and gravy. It is strongly associated with Yorkshire hospitality.
Cured, lightly smoked ham traditionally linked with the city. It is often served cold with salad or eggs and is a classic local meat specialty.
Popular, long-established restaurant and bar known for steaks, cocktails, and a cosy but upscale setting near the city walls.
Well-known riverside restaurant in York serving polished Yorkshire-focused British cooking in an elegant setting.
Established brasserie-style restaurant popular for all-day dining, classic British dishes, and a stylish atmosphere in central York.
Generally moderate by UK standards: pubs and cafes are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up in taxis. No tip expected for pubs or counter service.
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