The average train between Grantham and Ludlow takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham to Ludlow. 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 Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Ludlow station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Grantham to Ludlow train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Ludlow train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Grantham to Ludlow train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grantham and Ludlow is 152.6 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Ludlow via Doncaster and Stockport in around 4h 46m.