How to get to Coventry from Grimsby

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Compare train and coach for Grimsby to Coventry

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Grimsby to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £62.

Distance: 161 km

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£25

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£62

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4h 20m

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2h 33m

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The cheapest way to travel from Grimsby to Coventry is a coach with an average price of £25.

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

A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby to Coventry costing on average £62.

The fastest way to travel from Grimsby to Coventry is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Coventry take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Grimsby and Coventry including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 3h 50m versus 2h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Grimsby to Coventry

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

Our recommendation

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

  • East Midlands Railways
    21:1911h04
    Grimsby
    8:23Coventry
    £841One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • East Midlands Railways
    21:1911h04
    Grimsby
    8:23Coventry
    £841One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • East Midlands Railways
    21:1911h04
    Grimsby
    8:23Coventry
    £841One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Grimsby to Coventry

Travel to Coventry 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 Coventry.

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There are 2 options to travel between Grimsby and Coventry including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Grimsby to Coventry is a coach with an average price of £25.

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

A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grimsby to Coventry costing on average £62.

The fastest way to travel from Grimsby to Coventry is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Coventry take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 20m.

The Grimsby to Coventry distance is approximately 161 km.
The average frequency per day from Grimsby to Coventry is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Grimsby to Coventry:
  • Trains mostly depart from Grimsby Town (GMB) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Grimsby, Bethlehem Street (Yarborough Hotel) and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Grimsby to Coventry, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express to go to Coventry by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Coventry by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Grimsby to Coventry often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham New Street (BHM), Birmingham, London Heathrow Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Coventry and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Grimsby to Coventry, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Coventry can be explored comfortably in two to three days, allowing time to visit key attractions such as Coventry Cathedral, St. Mary's Guildhall, and the Transport Museum.

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