The average train between Grantham and Chester takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham to Chester. 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 Grantham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Chester station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Grantham to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Grantham to Chester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Grantham and Chester is 153.6 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Chester via Nottingham and Crewe in around 4h.