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Compare train and bus for Grimsby to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Grimsby to Birmingham:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby to Birmingham costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 4h 51m versus 2h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Grimsby to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grimsby to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:05 AM4h55Grimsby2:00 PMBirmingham$241One-way0 transfers
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9:05 AM4h55Grimsby2:00 PMBirmingham$241One-way0 transfers
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9:05 AM4h55Grimsby2:00 PMBirmingham$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Grimsby to Birmingham:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby to Birmingham costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grimsby and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Grimsby Town (GMB) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Grimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express to go to Birmingham by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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