Derby to Grantham by train

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Overview: trains from Derby to Grantham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Derby 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 06:00 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 55
Trains / day 47 View all
Cheapest journey US$62.71 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 36m
Train operators 5

Explore Derby to Grantham by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Derby 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 travel between Derby and Grantham: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Derby to Grantham:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$62.94

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Departure frequency and timetable from Derby to Grantham

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Derby to Grantham:

  • 06:00 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:57 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:25 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:30 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 18 minutes from Derby toward Grantham.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 47 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Derby to Grantham

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 4 minutes, spanning 55 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Derby and Grantham?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Derby and Grantham 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Additional information on train travel from Derby to Grantham

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Grantham city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Derby to Grantham

Want to know more about your journey from Derby 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 Derby to Grantham covers 55 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.