What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Grimsby?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Grimsby is to bus and train which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Grimsby?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Grimsby is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Grimsby?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Yarborough Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Grimsby?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Grimsby Town via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Grimsby?

The distance between Cardiff and Grimsby is 251 miles. The road distance is 230.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Grimsby without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Grimsby without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 41m and costs £120 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Grimsby?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Cardiff to Grimsby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Grimsby bus from?

Cardiff to Grimsby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Grimsby train from?

Cardiff to Grimsby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Grimsby?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Grimsby is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 41m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £330 and takes 7h 26m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Grimsby bus arrive?

Cardiff to Grimsby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Grimsby train arrive?

Cardiff to Grimsby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Grimsby?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Grimsby is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cardiff to Grimsby.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Grimsby?

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Cardiff to Grimsby - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Grimsby Towntrain
5h 41m
£121–190
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk078
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Grimsby Towntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
8h 30m
£44–76
Drive 229.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Grimsbycar 229.5 mi
4h 10m
£56–81
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane CWL - HUY
7h 26m
£66–329
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Grimsby Towntrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
6h
£129–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Yarborough Hotelbus 151
9h 10m
£52–126
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane BRS - HUY
7h 4m
£62–245

Cardiff to Grimsby by train

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Distance: 249.7 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Grimsby, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Grimsby Town via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Humberside Airport (HUY) twice daily.

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