The average train between Grantham and Widnes takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Grantham to Widnes. 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 every 2 hours between Grantham and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Widnes at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Widnes station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Grantham to Widnes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Widnes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Grantham to Widnes train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Grantham and Widnes is 148.3 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Runcorn via Nottingham and Tamworth in around 3h 42m.