How to get to Bournemouth from Grimsby

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Compare coach for Grimsby to Bournemouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £139.

Distance: 339 km

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£139

Average Price

£40

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Cheapest

£68

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5h 30m

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5h 0m

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30m

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9h 21m

Average total duration

8h 51m

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30m

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5h 13m

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London North Eastern Railway

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Grimsby to Bournemouth is a coach with an average price of £40.

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

A coach is £100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby to Bournemouth costing on average £139.

The fastest way to travel from Grimsby to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 21m.

Yes, you can take a coach between Grimsby and Bournemouth.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 13m sooner (5h 0m by train vs 5h 13m by car). Tickets start at around £139 compared to roughly £68 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.

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from Grimsby to Bournemouth

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

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

  • National Express
    9:0510h05
    Grimsby
    19:10Bournemouth
    £791One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • National Express
    9:0510h05
    Grimsby
    19:10Bournemouth
    £791One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    9:0510h05
    Grimsby
    19:10Bournemouth
    £791One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Grimsby to Bournemouth

Travel to Bournemouth 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 Grimsby to Bournemouth.

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You can travel between Grimsby and Bournemouth by coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Grimsby to Bournemouth is a coach with an average price of £40.

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

A coach is £100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby to Bournemouth costing on average £139.

The fastest way to travel from Grimsby to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 21m.

The Grimsby to Bournemouth distance is approximately 339 km.
The average frequency per day from Grimsby to Bournemouth is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Grimsby to Bournemouth:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Grimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel) and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Grimsby Town (GMB) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Grimsby to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Grimsby to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Waterloo (WAT), London Heathrow Airport, Edinburgh, Southampton Central (SOU). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Grimsby to Bournemouth, you can take a coach.
In Bournemouth, you can explore the Oceanarium, which showcases marine life from around the world, and enjoy the Lower Gardens with its floral displays and seasonal events. Visit Boscombe Chine Gardens for a mini-golf course and water play area, or head to Hengistbury Head for hiking and birdwatching. Discover the Bournemouth Aviation Museum's interactive exhibits on aviation history. Relax at Bournemouth Beach, known for its sandy stretch and water activities, and stroll along the Victorian Bournemouth Pier for entertainment and dining. Art lovers should visit the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, while St. Peter's Church offers stunning architecture and is the resting place of Mary Shelley. The Bournemouth Gardens provide a perfect setting for leisurely walks and picnics.
A 2 to 3-day visit to Bournemouth is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including its beaches, parks, and cultural sites.

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