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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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Grimsby:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Grimsby costing on average $83.
Other travel options to Grimsby take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
You'll arrive about 1h 27m sooner (2h 44m by train vs 4h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $83 compared to roughly $78 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.
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)$271One-way1 transfer
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- NX440 · NX15112:30 PM6h50London, Victoria Coach Station7:20 PMGrimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel)$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX440 · NX15112:30 PM6h50London, Victoria Coach Station7:20 PMGrimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel)$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Grimsby:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Grimsby costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Grimsby take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
- 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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