The average train between Grantham and Congleton takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham to Congleton. 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 Congleton. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Congleton station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Grantham to Congleton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Congleton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Congleton station.
Book your Grantham to Congleton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grantham and Congleton is 108.7 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Congleton via Doncaster and Stockport in around 3h 36m.