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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Grimsby is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Grimsby is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £85 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Grimsby?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Riverhead Exchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Hull Interchange and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Grimsby?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Grimsby Town via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Grimsby?

The distance between Edinburgh and Grimsby is 285 miles. The road distance is 244.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Grimsby without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £85 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Grimsby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Grimsby bus from?

Edinburgh to Grimsby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Grimsby train from?

Edinburgh to Grimsby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Grimsby?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Grimsby is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £270 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Grimsby bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Grimsby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Grimsby train arrive?

Edinburgh to Grimsby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Grimsby?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Grimsby is 245 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Edinburgh to Grimsby.

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

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Where can I stay near Grimsby?

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Edinburgh to Grimsby - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Grimsby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 32m
£87–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Hull Interchangebus 131 / ...
9h 19m
£39–74
Drive 243.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Grimsbycar 243.5 mi
5h 6m
£60–86
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Humberside Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane EDI - HUY
6h 25m
£60–270
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Grimsby Towntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
6h 3m
£170–252
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Grimsby Towntrain
6h 42m
£104–216
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Grimsby Towntrain
7h 21m
£105–250
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain
7h 21m
£142–420

Edinburgh to Grimsby by train

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Distance: 283.4 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Grimsby, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Grimsby Town via Doncaster in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Riverhead Exchange via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Hull Interchange, and Railway Station in around 9h 19m.

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