How to get to Cardiff from Grimsby

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Compare coach and train for Grimsby to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 9h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a coach costs an average of £29.

Distance: 313 km

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£29

Average Price

Cheapest

£62

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

8h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 36m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Grimsby to Cardiff is a coach with an average price of £29.

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

A coach is £75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby to Cardiff costing on average £103.

The fastest way to travel from Grimsby to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 5h 27m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Grimsby and Cardiff including taking a coach and train.
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 £103 compared to roughly £62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£41. The journey takes 4h 57m versus 4h 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 Grimsby to Cardiff

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • East Midlands Railways
    8:155h10
    Grimsby
    13:25Cardiff
    £2001One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • East Midlands Railways
    8:155h10
    Grimsby
    13:25Cardiff
    £2001One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • East Midlands Railways
    8:155h10
    Grimsby
    13:25Cardiff
    £2001One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • East Midlands Railways
    10:155h10
    Grimsby
    15:25Cardiff
    £2001One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands Railways
    12:155h11
    Grimsby
    17:26Cardiff
    £2001One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands Railways
    14:155h11
    Grimsby
    19:26Cardiff
    £2001One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Grimsby to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff 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 Cardiff.

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There are 2 options to travel between Grimsby and Cardiff including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Grimsby to Cardiff is a coach with an average price of £29.

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

A coach is £75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby to Cardiff costing on average £103.

The fastest way to travel from Grimsby to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 5h 27m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 5m.

The Grimsby to Cardiff distance is approximately 313 km.
The average frequency per day from Grimsby to Cardiff is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Grimsby to Cardiff:
  • Trains mostly depart from Grimsby Town (GMB) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Grimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel) and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Grimsby to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Grimsby to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Heathrow Airport, Bristol, Edinburgh, Bristol Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Grimsby to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Cardiff, you can enjoy performances at the Millennium Centre, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city centre, take a scenic boat tour around Cardiff Bay, and have an adventurous day at Cardiff International White Water. Visit Cardiff Market for shopping and dining, discover Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National Museum of History, explore Cardiff Bay's attractions, enjoy the National Museum Cardiff's collections, and relax in Bute Park.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Cardiff's main attractions, including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, and the revitalised Cardiff Bay area.

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