The average train between Grantham and Crewe takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham to Crewe. 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 Crewe. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Crewe at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Crewe station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Grantham to Crewe train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Crewe train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Grantham to Crewe train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Grantham and Crewe is 122.2 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Crewe via Nottingham in around 3h 22m.