The average train between Chester and Grantham takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 hourly between Chester and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Grantham at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Grantham station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Chester to Grantham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Grantham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Chester to Grantham train tickets online with Transport for Wales and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chester and Grantham is 153.6 km. The road distance is 177 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Crewe to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m.