Leicester to Grantham by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Grantham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester to Grantham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:04 View journey
Last train 23:30 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 45
Trains / day 52 View all
Cheapest journey AU$39.42 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 28m
Train operators 6

Taking the train from Leicester to Grantham

Ready to book a trip from Leicester to Grantham by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Leicester and Grantham

The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Grantham start at AU$39.42. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Leicester to Grantham is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Leicester to Grantham departure frequency and train timetable

With 52 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 20 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:04 and the last one is at 21:48. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 01:08, with the last one at 23:30.

Travel time and distance between Leicester and Grantham

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 10 minutes, covering a total of 45 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Leicester and Grantham

Tickets for travel between Leicester and Grantham can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Additional information on train travel from Leicester to Grantham

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Grantham city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Leicester to Grantham

Want to know more about your journey from Leicester to Grantham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Leicester and Grantham is 45 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.