Grantham to Chester by train

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Overview: trains from Grantham to Chester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Grantham to Chester, 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 06:10 View journey
Last train 23:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 153
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey £49.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 58m
Train operators 12

Explore Grantham to Chester by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Grantham to Chester aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train travel from Grantham to Chester

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Grantham to Chester:

  • Cheapest ticket: £49.50

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Grantham to Chester train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:10.

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

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 07:10.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:46.

  • 25 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 25 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Grantham and Chester

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 21 minutes, covering a total of 153 kilometres.

Booking Grantham to Chester trains in advance

Booking your Grantham to Chester tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 3 months before departure.

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Making the most of your Grantham to Chester travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Chester.

FAQs about the train journey from Grantham to Chester

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

The total distance between Grantham and Chester is 153 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.