Train Grantham to Reading from £69 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Grantham and Reading takes 2h 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
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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1h 58m

£47–113

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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:31 PM → 11:53 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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, April 30, 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, May 1, 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

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Grantham to Reading.

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Distance: 143.4 mi
Duration: 2h

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 58m.

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