Explore Bradford to Grantham by rail

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

Train cost for travel between Bradford and Grantham

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$46.92, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Bradford to Grantham daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Grantham on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 52 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:31: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:04: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:04: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:13: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 4 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from Bradford to Grantham

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 34 minutes, crossing a total distance of 123 kilometres.

When are tickets between Bradford and Grantham available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Bradford and Grantham can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your Bradford to Grantham 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: Grantham.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Bradford and Grantham by train?

The train journey from Bradford to Grantham covers 123 kilometres in total.

How much does a train ticket from Bradford to Grantham cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is US$46.92. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Bradford to Grantham?

You can book your tickets 5 and a half months in advance for this route.

How long does the train take from Bradford to Grantham?

The fastest journey by train is 1 hour and 34 minutes.