Darlington to Grantham by train

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Overview: trains from Darlington to Grantham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Darlington 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 05:17 View journey
Last train 21:48 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 17m View journey
Distance (km) 189
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey £49.60 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 28m
Train operators 2

Going from Darlington to Grantham by train

About to set off from Darlington to Grantham by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost from Darlington to Grantham

Ready to book tickets from Darlington to Grantham? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Darlington and Grantham typically run £49.60.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Darlington to Grantham daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Grantham on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 19 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:17: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:48: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:17: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:06: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 34 minutes: frequency of train departures

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Darlington to Grantham?

On this route spanning 189 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Booking Darlington to Grantham trains in advance

Booking your Darlington to Grantham tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Darlington and Grantham by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Learn more about train travel from Darlington to Grantham

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Grantham city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Darlington to Grantham

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

The trip from Darlington to Grantham covers a distance of 189 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.