Grantham to Preston Trains

Grantham to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Grantham and Preston takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 35m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 25m

£47–77

Grantham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Grantham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:10 PM → 10:38 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
8:18 PM → 11:38 PM
3h 19m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:04 AM → 7:44 AM
6h 40m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:04 AM → 7:44 AM
6h 40m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:04 AM → 7:44 AM
6h 40m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:45 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 2:41 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 3:41 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 4:41 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:08 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:04 AM → 7:44 AM
6h 40m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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