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Cities Near Grimsby

Cities near Grimsby, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Lincoln. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Grimsby, UK is Kingston upon Hull, about 16 mi (26 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Kingston upon Hull16 mi / 26 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Scunthorpe24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Lincoln30 mi / 49 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Doncaster43 mi / 70 km1 hr 18 minDrive/railDay trip
York49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip
Scarborough51 mi / 82 km1 hr 32 minDrive/railDay trip
Rotherham53 mi / 86 km1 hr 36 minDrive/railDay trip
Castleford54 mi / 87 km1 hr 37 minDrive/railDay trip
Mansfield55 mi / 89 km1 hr 39 minDrive/railDay trip
Barnsley58 mi / 93 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Grimsby

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Lincoln, Doncaster, York. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Grimsby include Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Lincoln, Doncaster, York. The closest is Kingston upon Hull, about 16 miles (26 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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