The average train between Grantham and Colchester takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Grantham to Colchester. 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 30 minutes between Grantham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Grantham to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Grantham to Colchester train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grantham and Colchester is 154.7 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 10m.
