The average train between Cheltenham and Grantham takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Grantham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Grantham at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Grantham station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Cheltenham to Grantham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Grantham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Cheltenham to Grantham train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cheltenham and Grantham is 148.9 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Grantham via Nottingham in around 2h 58m.