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Compare train and bus for Grimsby to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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€57 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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This is compared to other travel options from Grimsby to Birmingham:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby to Birmingham costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Grimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Grimsby Town (GMB) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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