Bus from Grimsby to Louth
4 direct routes · about 61 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 18:44 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:42, last bus 16:42.
Next buses to Louth as of 18:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Grimsby, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~61 min | 17 | Sat 15 · Sun 5 | 05:33 | 18:44 | Abbey Road (adj) | Bus Station | New Waltham, Holton le Clay, Grainsby, North Thoresby, Ludborough, Utterby & 1 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 151, 28, 51B
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | National Express | ~35 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:05 | 09:05 | Yarborough Hotel (adj) | Bus Station | — |
| 28 | Grayscroft Coaches | ~38 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 13:45 | 13:45 | Abbey Walk (adj) | Bus Station | New Waltham, Holton le Clay, Grainsby, North Thoresby & Utterby |
| 51B | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~55 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Riverhead Exchange (Stand B) | King Edward School (adj) | New Waltham, Holton le Clay, Grainsby, North Thoresby, Ludborough, Utterby & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Grimsby on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 251 bus, 151 bus or 28 bus timetable.
Fares from Grimsby to Louth
- £3.00 adult single on the 251 and 51B (Stagecoach East Midlands)
- £3.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 28 (Grayscroft Coaches) — capped; £5.20 as published
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Grimsby to Louth?
4 routes run directly from Grimsby to Louth: the 251 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 151 (National Express), the 28 (Grayscroft Coaches), the 51B (Stagecoach East Midlands). The most frequent is the 251, 17 times each weekday — board at Abbey Road (adj) and get off at Bus Station, about 61 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Grimsby to Louth?
Around 61 minutes on the 251, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at New Waltham, Holton le Clay, Grainsby, North Thoresby and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Grimsby to Louth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:33 and the last around 18:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Grimsby to Louth?
Adult singles from Grimsby to Louth: £3.00 on the 251 and 51B (Stagecoach East Midlands); £3.00 on the 28 (Grayscroft Coaches). The England fare cap brings the 28 down from £5.20 as published. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.