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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Grimsby
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Grimsby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leicester to Grimsby
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Grimsby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Grimsby:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Grimsby costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Grimsby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 2h 54m versus 2h 9m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Grimsby
How to get from Leicester to Grimsby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Grimsby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:50 PM 2h55 Leicester 6:45 PM Grimsby $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:50 PM 2h55 Leicester 6:45 PM Grimsby $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:50 PM 2h55 Leicester 6:45 PM Grimsby $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:50 PM 2h55 Leicester 7:45 PM Grimsby $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Grimsby:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Grimsby costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Grimsby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Grimsby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Grimsby Town (GMB).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Grimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Grimsby by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Grimsby by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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