The average train between Grantham and Preston takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Grantham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Preston station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Grantham to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Grantham to Preston train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Grantham and Preston is 166.5 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Preston via Leeds in around 3h 25m.