The average train between Holyhead and Grantham takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead to Grantham. 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 Holyhead and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Grantham at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Grantham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Holyhead to Grantham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Grantham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Holyhead to Grantham train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Holyhead and Grantham is 270 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Grantham via Manchester Piccadilly and Doncaster in around 5h 50m.