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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Grimsby is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Grimsby is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Grimsby?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Yarborough Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Grimsby?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Grimsby Town via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Grimsby?

The distance between Portsmouth and Grimsby is 282 miles. The road distance is 233.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Grimsby without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 29m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Portsmouth to Grimsby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Grimsby bus from?

Portsmouth to Grimsby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Grimsby train from?

Portsmouth to Grimsby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth to Grimsby?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Grimsby is to train via London which takes 5h 29m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £310 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Grimsby bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Grimsby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Grimsby train arrive?

Portsmouth to Grimsby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Grimsby?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Grimsby is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Portsmouth to Grimsby.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain
5h 29m
£88–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotelbus 151
9h 21m
£52–126
Drive 232 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Grimsbycar 232 mi
4h 21m
£57–82
Fly Southampton Airport to Humberside Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane SOU - HUY
7h 22m
£70–302
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain
7h 20m
£149–226
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Grimsby Towntrain
7h 59m
£121–248
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Grimsby Towntrain
6h 35m
£118–259
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Grimsby Towntrain
7h 24m
£113–363

Portsmouth to Grimsby by train, subway, and foot

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.9 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Grimsby Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Yarborough Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 9h 21m.

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