Train Preston to Grantham from £54 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Grantham takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

3h 22m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 30m

£46–78

Preston to Grantham train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Grantham at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:43 PM → 6:16 AM
Arrives next day
8h 33m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:42 AM → 12:41 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 2:42 PM
3h • 1 change
12:42 PM → 3:42 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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