Southend to Grantham by train

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Overview: trains from Southend to Grantham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southend 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 04:24 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 45m View journey
Distance (km) 178
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey US$48.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 15m
Train operators 6

Taking the train from Southend to Grantham

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Train cost between Southend to Grantham

Getting from Southend to Grantham by rail typically costs US$48.50, 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 Southend and Grantham

If you are taking the train from Southend to Grantham, you will have 28 trains each day (with a departure every 27 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:24. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:35. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:30, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:39.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Southend to Grantham?

On this route spanning 178 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.

When are tickets between Southend and Grantham available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Southend and Grantham can be purchased 2 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 Southend 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.

FAQs about the train journey from Southend to Grantham

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

The train journey between Southend and Grantham spans 178 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.