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Grimsby Docks to Birmingham Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Grimsby Docks to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as BHD 12.970, with average prices for this route around BHD 12.970. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
13:02 4 hours 4 minutes, Changes required Grimsby Docks	17:06 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
15:02 4 hours 5 minutes, Changes required Grimsby Docks	19:07 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
17:02 4 hours 5 minutes, Changes required Grimsby Docks	21:07 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
19:03 4 hours 25 minutes, Changes required Grimsby Docks	23:28 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
21:13 9 hours 39 minutes, Changes required Grimsby Docks	06:52 +1 Birmingham New Street	Find Tickets
21:13 10 hours 10 minutes, Changes required Grimsby Docks	07:23 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Grimsby Docks to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train

07:03

Last train

22:52

Departure station

Grimsby Docks

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

3 hours 52 minutes

Distance

173 km

Price

BHD 12.970*

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Grimsby Docks to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Grimsby Docks to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Grimsby Docks to Birmingham for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Grimsby Docks to Birmingham, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Grimsby Docks to Birmingham ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Grimsby Docks to Birmingham train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Trains from Grimsby Docks to Birmingham from BHD 12.970

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Grimsby Docks to Birmingham Train prices and times

Grimsby Docks to Birmingham Train Route Details