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How to get fromGrimsby to Essexby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grimsby to Essex by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grimsby Town to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain train
    4h 45m
    £79–167

  2. Drive 145.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grimsby to Essexcar car 145.7 mi
    3h 18m
    £36–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yarborough Hotel to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    7h 23m
    £40–95

  4. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Grimsby Town to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    6h 10m
    £81–140

  5. Line 53 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Riverhead Exchange to Market Placebus bus 53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Central Bus Stationbus bus 53
    3. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    7h 28m
    £64–117

Grimsby to Essex by train and subway

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Grimsby, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Grimsby Town to White Notley via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yarborough Hotel to Polecat Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 23m.

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