Colchester to Grantham by train

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Overview: trains from Colchester to Grantham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Colchester 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 00:23 View journey
Last train 23:30 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 36m View journey
Distance (km) 155
Trains / day 47 View all
Cheapest journey CA$52.65 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 18m
Train operators 8

Taking the train from Colchester to Grantham

Ready to book a trip from Colchester 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 a train ticket between Colchester and Grantham

The cheapest ticket price along this route is CA$52.65. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 4 and a half months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train times for travel from Colchester to Grantham

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:23 and the last departure is 23:03. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:23 and the last train leaves at 23:30. On average, a total of 47 trains make this journey each day.

Colchester to Grantham train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 155 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 36 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Colchester and Grantham?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Further insights on trains from Colchester to Grantham

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Grantham city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Colchester to Grantham

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

The total journey from Colchester to Grantham is 155 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.