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How to get fromIpswich to Grimsbyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Doncaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain train
    4h 30m
    £78–161

  2. Drive 142 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ipswich to Grimsbycar car 142 mi
    2h 56m
    £35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotelbus bus 151
    8h 41m
    £46–112

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Grimsby Towntrain train
    5h 18m
    £80–151

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train Peterborough - Lincoln Central / ...
    6h 6m
    £64–126

Ipswich to Grimsby by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Grimsby Town via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Yarborough Hotel via Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 8h 41m.

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