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Compare train and bus for Grimsby to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to Nottingham 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 2h 36m. 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 bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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.
Compare ways to travel from Grimsby to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Grimsby to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Grimsby to Nottingham:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby to Nottingham costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2. The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Grimsby to Nottingham:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby to Nottingham costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grimsby and Nottingham 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 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Grimsby Town (GMB) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express to go to Nottingham by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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