The average train between Grantham and Rugby takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Rugby at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Rugby station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Grantham to Rugby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Rugby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Grantham to Rugby train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Grantham and Rugby is 73.3 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Rugby via Peterborough and Nuneaton in around 3h 8m.