The average train between Grantham and Exeter takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham to Exeter. 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 Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Exeter station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Grantham to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Grantham to Exeter train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grantham and Exeter is 313.8 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Exeter St Davids via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 55m.