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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Grimsby is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Grimsby is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Grimsby?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Yarborough Hotel via London Heathrow Airport and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Grimsby?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Grimsby Town via Paddington, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Reading to Grimsby?

The distance between Reading and Grimsby is 244 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Grimsby without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 24m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Reading to Grimsby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Grimsby bus from?

Reading to Grimsby bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Grimsby train from?

Reading to Grimsby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Grimsby?

The best way to get from Reading to Grimsby is to train via London which takes 4h 24m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Reading to Grimsby bus arrive?

Reading to Grimsby bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Grimsby train arrive?

Reading to Grimsby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Grimsby?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Grimsby is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Reading to Grimsby.

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

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Reading to Grimsby - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Grimsby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain
4h 24m
£75–169
Drive 179.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Grimsbycar 179.2 mi
3h 54m
£44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotelbus 151
8h 55m
£56–99
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Grimsby Towntrain
6h 26m
£119–403
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 56m
£119–172
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Grimsby Towntrain Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 32m
£117–170
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Grimsby Towntrain
6h 16m
£131–270
Train to London City Airport, fly to Humberside Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane LCY - HUY
7h 43m
£83–424
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Humberside Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane LHR - HUY
7h 16m
£76–366

Reading to Grimsby by train and subway

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Distance: 242.3 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Grimsby Town via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Yarborough Hotel via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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