The average train between Grantham and Congleton takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. 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 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Congleton at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 3h 59m. 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 Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Grantham to Congleton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Congleton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kidsgrove station.
Book your Grantham to Congleton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Grantham and Congleton is 108.7 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Congleton via Nottingham and Kidsgrove in around 3h 52m.