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London King's Cross to Grantham trains

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From London to Grantham and beyond

Relax and gaze out at the stunning scenery of England and Scotland as you speed across the country between London and Grantham.

The refreshments and comfy seats onboard our trains mean you'll always ride in style - and with LNER's cheap Advance tickets, you'll have extra spending money when you arrive.
Average travel time
1h 9m
Distance
98 miles
Greener than a car by
330%

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Sunday 28 Apr 2024
From
£28.20

Standard Class

Monday 20 May 2024
From
£15.60

First Class

Monday 3 Jun 2024
From
£34.60

Today's journeys

Upcoming direct journeys for London Kings Cross to Grantham

First train 05:55 Last train 22:00

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London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Harrogate

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Finding cheap train tickets from London King's Cross to Grantham is simple with LNER. Our live train times will keep you in the know.

Trains to London and Scotland go to Grantham along the scenic east coast. Only 26 minutes by rail to Peterborough, most LNER train services stop in Grantham on their journey from Edinburgh to Leeds and London.

Things to do in Grantham

Explore Grantham's top attractions and shopping opportunities with our guide.

Where to eat in Grantham

Treat yourself at one of the many great places to eat in Grantham.

Get a little extra with your journey

No only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.

When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:

  • Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
  • 2% back on all LNER  journeys

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RELATED FAQS

Are there direct trains between London King's Cross and Grantham?

Direct LNER trains travel from London King's Cross to Glasgow Central with a travel time of just over 1h 9m.

During the week, there are approximately 20 direct LNER trains per day between 05:55 and 23:33.

Which rail lines go through Grantham?

Currently, the train lines via Grantham station are LNER, East Midlands Railway, and Hull Trains.

Can you buy a Season Ticket between London King's Cross and Grantham?

No, Season Tickets are not currently available for this journey.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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