Navigating North East Lincolnshire During the Festive Season: A Public Transport Guide
Are you ready to explore North East Lincolnshire this holiday season? If public transport is your chosen mode of travel, pay close attention to the following schedule to ensure you don't miss a beat!
Stagecoach:
On Monday, December 22nd, and Tuesday, December 23rd, regular weekday services will operate on these routes: 3, 4 (Morrisons to Cleethorpes Pier), 5, 5S (Grimsby to Immingham), 5M (Grimsby to Catch Training Centre), 45 (Cleethorpes and Grimsby to Immingham), and 9, 10 (Hewitts Circus to Grimsby and Waltham).
But here's where it gets interesting—on Christmas Eve, December 24th, while most services follow the usual Wednesday schedule, some buses will finish early. The last buses on these routes will be at 19:05, 19:12, 19:35, 19:50, and 20:04 respectively. And on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, all Stagecoach buses will take a well-deserved break, with no services running.
TransPennine Express:
For those traveling on TransPennine Express, take note! On Christmas Eve, December 24th, the last trains from Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street to Cleethorpes depart at 18:57 and 17:56, respectively. The last trains from Cleethorpes to Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield depart at 17:26 and 18:26, respectively. But, on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, all TransPennine Express services will be on holiday, with no trains running.
East Midlands Railway:
East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains will be running on Christmas Eve, but they won't be sticking around for the party. Services will finish earlier than usual, with the last trains departing between 7-9pm, depending on your route. And on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, EMR takes a break, with no services running. But they're back in action on Saturday, December 27th, although some routes may have a revised timetable due to engineering works, and trains might be less frequent or start a bit later.
Age UK:
For those seeking assistance from Age UK, note the following closures: the Grimsby Office will be closed from December 24th to December 28th, reopening on December 29th to 31st, and then closed again on January 1st, 2026. The Cleethorpes Office will be closed from December 24th to January 5th, 2026.
And this is the part most people miss—always double-check with the service providers for any last-minute changes. The information provided here is a guide, and while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, North East Lincolnshire Council is not responsible for any errors or omissions.
So, there you have it, folks! A comprehensive guide to navigating North East Lincolnshire's public transport during the festive season. Whether you're visiting family, attending parties, or just exploring the region, this schedule will ensure you're never left stranded. Happy holidays and safe travels!
