Train Grantham to Preston from £54 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

3h 39m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 25m

£46–79

Grantham to Preston train times

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.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:16 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:38 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
1:16 PM → 4:38 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 5:38 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1:12 AM → 7:44 AM
6h 31m • 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 Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:12 AM → 7:44 AM
6h 31m • 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 Thursday, April 30, 2026

1:12 AM → 7:44 AM
6h 31m • 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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