The average train between Kirkby and Grantham takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkby 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 Kirkby and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkby is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Grantham at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kirkby to Grantham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kirkby to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Kirkby station and arriving at Grantham station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Kirkby to Grantham train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Kirkby to Grantham train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Kirkby to Grantham train tickets online with Merseyrail, TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Kirkby and Grantham is 162.7 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Kirkby to Grantham via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Leeds in around 4h.