The average train between Grantham and Dover takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Dover. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Dover station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Grantham to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Grantham to Dover train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and Hull Trains.
The distance between Grantham and Dover is 239.4 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 56m.