The average train between Dover and Grantham takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Grantham at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Grantham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Dover to Grantham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Grantham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Dover to Grantham train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Dover and Grantham is 239.4 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Grantham via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 23m.