The average train between Grantham and Edinburgh takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 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 Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Grantham to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Grantham to Edinburgh train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Grantham and Edinburgh is 376.2 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle in around 3h 26m.