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Compare train and bus for London to Grantham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Grantham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Grantham:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Grantham costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Grantham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
The journey is about 1h 35m faster (1h 6m by train vs 2h 41m by car) and roughly $30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 vs $59). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Grantham
How to get from London to Grantham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Grantham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C0203410:35 PM1h12London Kings Cross (KGX)11:47 PMGrantham station (GRA)$121One-way0 transfers
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C0203410:35 PM1h12London Kings Cross (KGX)11:47 PMGrantham station (GRA)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W045356:21 PM0h59London Kings Cross (KGX)7:20 PMGrantham station (GRA)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
C020019:33 PM1h05London Kings Cross (KGX)10:38 PMGrantham station (GRA)$151One-way0 transfers
W000438:21 PM1h00London Kings Cross (KGX)9:21 PMGrantham station (GRA)$201One-way0 transfers
C021047:34 PM1h03London Kings Cross (KGX)8:37 PMGrantham station (GRA)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Grantham:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Grantham costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Grantham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Grantham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Grantham station (GRA).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Newark-on-Trent, The Wharf.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains, Great Northern, Grand Central Trains to go to Grantham by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains.
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