Grantham to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Grantham and Reading takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Grantham to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 1m
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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1h 46m

£38–106

Grantham to Reading train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Grantham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:26 PM → 1:14 AM
Arrives next day
2h 47m • 2 changes
10:59 PM → 2:34 AM
Arrives next day
3h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:45 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 8:38 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:35 AM → 11:26 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 12:13 PM
1h 52m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grantham to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Grantham, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Grantham to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 46m.

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