Grantham to Derby by train

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Overview: trains from Grantham to Derby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Grantham to Derby, 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 22:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 55
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey US$18.23 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 35m
Train operators 6

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 US$18.20, 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 45 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 21:49. 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.

FAQs about the train journey from Grantham to Derby

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

The train route from Grantham to Derby covers 55 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.