Explore Grantham to Derby by rail

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

Train cost between Grantham to Derby

Getting from Grantham to Derby by rail typically costs £13.60, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel between Grantham and Derby

If you are taking the train from Grantham to Derby, you will have 44 trains each day (with a departure every 12 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:10. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:18. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:10, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:55.

Train duration for trips from Grantham to Derby

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 5 minutes, crossing a total distance of 55 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Grantham and Derby

Tickets for travel between Grantham and Derby 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.

Further insights on trains from Grantham to Derby

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 Derby city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Grantham to Derby by train?

The train route from Grantham to Derby covers 55 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Grantham to Derby?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at £13.60. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Grantham to Derby train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Grantham to Derby by train?

The shortest trip is 1 hour and 5 minutes.