Eastbourne to Grantham by train

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Overview: trains from Eastbourne to Grantham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Eastbourne 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 00:06 View journey
Last train 23:56 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 13m View journey
Distance (km) 246
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey £34.31 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 24m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Eastbourne to Grantham by train

Considering a train trip from Eastbourne to Grantham? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost from Eastbourne to Grantham

Ready to book tickets from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Grantham typically run £34.31.

  • 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 and a half months in advance.

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Eastbourne to Grantham train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:08.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:09.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:06.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:56.

  • 26 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 32 minutes.

Average train travel time from Eastbourne to Grantham

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 13 minutes, travelling a total distance of 246 kilometres.

When do tickets between Eastbourne and Grantham go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Eastbourne and Grantham 5 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your trip to Grantham

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Grantham.

FAQs about the train journey from Eastbourne to Grantham

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

The train journey from Eastbourne to Grantham covers 246 kilometres in total.

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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.