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For a train from Grantham to London Kings Cross, Advance Tickets are available starting at £5.75*, with the average fare being £8.14. Find out about different ticket types and options by checking out our Advance Tickets, Off-Peak Train Tickets, Return Train Tickets, and Anytime Train Tickets. Explore more affordable choices in our UK cheap train ticket Guide!
Journey from Grantham to London Kings Cross on the fastest train in 1h 2m, usually 1h 11m. Every day, 40 trains leave from Grantham, starting at 05:49 and ending at 23:30. During Off-Peak Times from 09:30 on weekdays, enjoy a quieter and less crowded journey. Get real-time updates on train schedules, delays, and cancellations. Save time, effort, and money with us.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21:04 Grantham | 22:22 London Kings Cross | On time | 1h 18m | LNER | Find tickets | |
21:55 Grantham | 23:08 London Kings Cross | On time | 1h 13m | LNER | Find tickets | |
22:17 Grantham | 23:30 London Kings Cross | On time | 1h 13m | LNER | Find tickets | |
23:30 Grantham | 01:16 London Kings Cross | On time | 1h 46m | LNER | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from Grantham to London Kings Cross with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
| First train | 05:49 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:30 |
| Departure station | Grantham |
| Arrival station | London Kings Cross |
| Distance | 97 miles (157 km) |
| Journey time | From 1h 2m |
| Price | From £5.75 |
| Train operators | LNER, Hull Trains |
Grantham is a market town in Lincolnshire, close to Nottingham. So, it takes just over one hour to get from Grantham to London with either LNER or Hull Trains.
You’ll head south down the East Coast Mainline towards London on your trip. Passing through a rainbow of colourful countryside from Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire up north to Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire down south.
LNER operates on the East Coast Main Line, connecting Eastern Scotland and Northern England cities to London, with key stops like Stevenage, Newcastle, and York. Hull Trains operates a regular service between Hull and London Kings Cross that runs exclusively on the East Coast Mainline.
Grantham Train Station is just off the A52, along Station Road, near the town centre. It’s a picturesque station that dates all the way back to 1852.
It’s a convenient station to depart from, as it’s accessible by taxis from the town centre, which can drop you off right at the station's entrance. Local buses also serve the station.
East Midlands Railway, LNER, and Hull Trains currently run through Grantham.
Only two stations separate Grantham from London when travelling with LNER: Peterborough and Stevenage. Yet, if you travel with Hull Trains there are no stops.
This may change due to scheduling alterations, planned construction work, or poor weather. So, it’s advised that you check before you travel to make sure.
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Arriving at London Kings Cross station puts you where the action is. Located right in the heart of London in the Borough of Camden off Euston Road, you can get anywhere you need to be right from King’s Cross.
Just outside the entrance to the station, you’ll find King’s Cross London Underground station that runs on the Circle, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. From here, you could get to London Liverpool Street, say, or Heathrow Airport, in a flash.
The station is plentifully served by buses and taxis near the station. If you have onward connections elsewhere, then St Pancras International Station is only a two-minute walk away.
There’s so much to do nearby as well. If you need some shut-eye after your trip down to London, then there are plenty of London’s swankiest hotels near King’s Cross, or, if you’re in the mood for exploring, the British Museum, beautiful Bloomsbury and the Gagosian Gallery are at your beck and call nearby.
Grantham, a charming market town in Lincolnshire, offers convenient rail connections to London Kings Cross, making it an ideal starting point for your journey to the capital. Hull Trains provides a direct and efficient service from Grantham to London, typically taking just over an hour to reach your destination.
Hull Trains operates exclusively on the East Coast Mainline, offering direct and non- stop services between Hull and London Kings Cross. Known for its customer-focused approach, Hull Trains provides a reliable and enjoyable travel experience, making it a popular choice for passengers traveling from Grantham to London.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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