There are 5 ways to get from Norwich to Grimsby by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Doncaster
best- Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain
4h 19m£74–126Drive 120.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norwich to Grimsbycar 120.6 mi
2h 32m£31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Norwich to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotelbus 151
8h 20m£32–61Train
- Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Grimsby Towntrain
5h 6m£76–121Train, bus
- Take the train from Norwich to Granthamtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Central Bus Stationbus 1
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Grimsby Towntrain
6h 32m£73–105
Norwich to Grimsby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Grimsby is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Norwich to Grimsby is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Norwich to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Yarborough Hotel via Parkside and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Grimsby Town via Peterborough and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Norwich and Grimsby is 213 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from Norwich to Grimsby without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 19m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Norwich to Grimsby, including transfers.
Norwich to Grimsby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Grimsby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.
The best way to get from Norwich to Grimsby is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 19m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Norwich, England and Grimsby, England?
You can take a train from Norwich to Grimsby Town via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norwich to Yarborough Hotel via Parkside and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Norwich to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Norwich to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Grimsby Town
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Norwich to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Grimsby Town
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Doncaster to Grimsby Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Norwich to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Norwich to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Bus Station to Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
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Booking & Getting There
Norwich to Grimsby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.
Norwich to Grimsby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norwich to Grimsby is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Norwich to Grimsby.
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