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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $74, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 43m by train vs 2h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $42 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.
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The best way to travel from Grimsby to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:34 AM 3h28 Grimsby 12:02 PM Cambridge $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:34 AM 3h28 Grimsby 12:02 PM Cambridge $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:34 AM 3h28 Grimsby 12:02 PM Cambridge $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grimsby and Cambridge 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 Cambridge North (CMB).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway to go to Cambridge by train.
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