The average train between Derby and Grantham takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 Derby and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Grantham at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Grantham station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Derby to Grantham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Grantham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Derby to Grantham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Derby and Grantham is 56 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Grantham via Nottingham in around 1h 24m.