The average train between Grantham and Rugby takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. 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 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Rugby at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 3h 4m. 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 Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Grantham to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Rugby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Grantham to Rugby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grantham and Rugby is 73.3 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Rugby via Nottingham and Tamworth in around 2h 59m.