How to get to Grimsby from Bradford

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Compare train for Bradford to Grimsby

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Grimsby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a train costs an average of £40.

Distance: 113 km

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£37

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£40

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£23

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 15m

Average total duration

7h 45m

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2h 45m

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2h 15m

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1h 36m

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to Grimsby is a coach with an average price of £37.

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

A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Grimsby costing on average £40.

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to Grimsby is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Grimsby take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 15m.

Yes, you can take a train between Bradford and Grimsby.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-16.54. The journey takes 2h 15m versus 1h 36m 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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from Bradford to Grimsby

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Grand Central Trains
    8:002h43
    Bradford
    10:43Grimsby
    £441One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Grand Central Trains
    8:002h43
    Bradford
    10:43Grimsby
    £441One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Northern Trains Limited
    9:132h30
    Bradford
    11:43Grimsby
    £691One-way
    2 changes

Other options

  • Grand Central Trains
    11:432h59
    Bradford
    14:42Grimsby
    £441One-way
    1 change
  • Grand Central Trains
    13:433h00
    Bradford
    16:43Grimsby
    £441One-way
    1 change
  • Grand Central Trains
    15:433h01
    Bradford
    18:44Grimsby
    £441One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Bradford 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 Bradford to Grimsby.

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You can travel between Bradford and Grimsby by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to Grimsby is a coach with an average price of £37.

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

A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Grimsby costing on average £40.

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to Grimsby is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Grimsby take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 15m.

The Bradford to Grimsby distance is approximately 113 km.
The average frequency per day from Bradford to Grimsby is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bradford to Grimsby:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Grimsby Town (GMB).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Grimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bradford to Grimsby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Grand Central Trains to go to Grimsby by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Grimsby by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Bradford to Grimsby often also extend their vacation to go to London, Amsterdam, Manchester, Lincoln, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Grimsby and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Bradford to Grimsby, you can take a train.
A visit to Grimsby typically requires two to three days to explore its key attractions, including the Fishing Heritage Centre, the scenic docks, and nearby Cleethorpes Beach.

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