Grays travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grays

With a population of 70 934, Grays is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grays to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Grays

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bull Thurrock (98 Dock Road) and Harvester - Grays (1306 Arterial Road A) are great picks.

When to visit Grays

Grays in November
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grays in November
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grays

Plane

When flying to Grays, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Grays departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grays, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Grays to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.6 km from the city centre, Grays Chafford Hundred is the busiest station in Grays. Another popular train station is Grays, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Grays is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 31 km from Grays. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grays, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Grays takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Grays, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Grays departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grays, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Grays to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.6 km from the city centre, Grays Chafford Hundred is the busiest station in Grays. Another popular train station is Grays, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Grays is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 31 km from Grays. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grays, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Grays takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airlines serving Grays

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grays

Average rates range from around £54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £161 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grays

Most booked hotels in Grays

Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£67+
Orsett Hall
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£84+
Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£60+
ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£57+
ibis London Thurrock M25
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£48+
Ibis Budget London Barking
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£54+

Hiring a car in Grays

Hiring a car in Grays costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Grays (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Grays is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Grays costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Grays (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Grays is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.