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Compare train for Grantham to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grantham to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Grantham to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Grantham to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€19. The journey takes 1h 12m versus 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Grantham to Leicester
How to get from Grantham to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grantham to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C21812 · W70688
9:01 AM 1h09 Grantham station (GRA) 10:10 AM Leicester station (LEI) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- C21812 · W70688
9:01 AM 1h09 Grantham station (GRA) 10:10 AM Leicester station (LEI) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C21812 · W70688
9:01 AM 1h09 Grantham station (GRA) 10:10 AM Leicester station (LEI) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C21590 · W70694
10:00 AM 1h10 Grantham station (GRA) 11:10 AM Leicester station (LEI) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer - C21804 · W70683
8:01 AM 1h09 Grantham station (GRA) 9:10 AM Leicester station (LEI) €30 1 One-way 1 transfer 
G00960+C0434410:15 AM 1h34 Grantham station (GRA) 11:49 AM Leicester station (LEI) €58 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grantham and Leicester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Grantham station (GRA) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Leicester by train.
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