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Compare bus and train for London to Grimsby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Grimsby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Grimsby:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Grimsby costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Grimsby take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Grimsby
How to get from London to Grimsby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Grimsby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX440 · NX15112:30 PM6h50London, Victoria Coach Station7:20 PMGrimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel)$521One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX440 · NX15112:30 PM6h50London, Victoria Coach Station7:20 PMGrimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel)$521One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W8468112:00 PM2h44London Kings Cross (KGX)2:44 PMGrimsby Town (GMB)$2111One-way1 transfer
Other options
W04532+
W847134:21 PM3h25London Kings Cross (KGX)7:46 PMGrimsby Town (GMB)$891One-way1 transfer
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W8468111:13 AM3h31London Kings Cross (KGX)2:44 PMGrimsby Town (GMB)$891One-way1 transfer
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W846698:57 AM3h47London Kings Cross (KGX)12:44 PMGrimsby Town (GMB)$891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Grimsby:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Grimsby costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Grimsby take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Grimsby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Grimsby Town (GMB).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Grimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Grimsby by bus.
- Travel with Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains to go to Grimsby by train.
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