How to travel from Manchester to Grimsby

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Grimsby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Grimsby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $31.

Distance: 88 miles (143 km)

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$42

Average price

Cheapest

$46

Average price

$38

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 58m

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2h 28m

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30m

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7h 24m

Average total duration

6h 54m

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2h 18m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Grimsby is a train with an average price of $42 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Grimsby:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Grimsby costing on average $46 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Grimsby is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Grimsby take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Grimsby including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Grimsby among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Grimsby

How to get from Manchester to Grimsby by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Manchester to Grimsby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Transpennine ExpressW84711
    5:13 PM2h31
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    7:44 PMGrimsby Town (GMB)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Transpennine ExpressW84711
    5:13 PM2h31
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    7:44 PMGrimsby Town (GMB)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressW84693
    2:13 PM2h30
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    4:43 PMGrimsby Town (GMB)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressW84706
    4:13 PM2h31
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    6:44 PMGrimsby Town (GMB)
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW84701
    3:13 PM2h31
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    5:44 PMGrimsby Town (GMB)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW84687
    1:13 PM2h31
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    3:44 PMGrimsby Town (GMB)
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX541 · NX151
    11:15 AM8h05
    Manchester, Coach Station
    7:20 PMGrimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel)
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Grimsby

Travel to Grimsby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Grimsby.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Grimsby including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Grimsby is a train with an average price of $42 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Grimsby:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Grimsby costing on average $46 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Grimsby is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Grimsby take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 54m.

The distance from Manchester to Grimsby is approximately 88 miles (143 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Grimsby is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Grimsby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Grimsby:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Grimsby Town (GMB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Grimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Grimsby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Grimsby by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express to go to Grimsby by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Grimsby:
  • 5 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Grimsby often also extend their vacation to go to London, Lincoln, Leeds, Sheffield, Kingston upon Hull. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Grimsby and these popular destinations at a great price.
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