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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Grantham station (GRA)
Cheapest price on 13 Sept
£179
Average ticket price on 13 Sept
£185
Fastest journey on 13 Sept
4 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 13 Sept
7 h 7 m
Trains on 13 Sept
6
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Grantham station (GRA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Grantham station (GRA) will cost around £185 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £179.
To travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Grantham station (GRA) you need to make at least one change.
19:4510h05Cardiff Central (CDF)5:50Grantham station (GRA)£1791One-way3 changes- 19:4512h36Cardiff Central (CDF)8:21Grantham station (GRA)£1851One-way2 changes
- 11:454h24Cardiff Central (CDF)16:09Grantham station (GRA)£1861One-way1 change
- 13:454h23Cardiff Central (CDF)18:08Grantham station (GRA)£1861One-way1 change
- 15:454h40Cardiff Central (CDF)20:25Grantham station (GRA)£1861One-way1 change
- 13:454h23Cardiff Central (CDF)18:08Grantham station (GRA)£1861One-way1 change
- 11:454h24Cardiff Central (CDF)16:09Grantham station (GRA)£1861One-way1 change
- 15:454h40Cardiff Central (CDF)20:25Grantham station (GRA)£1861One-way1 change
- 19:4510h05Cardiff Central (CDF)5:50Grantham station (GRA)£1791One-way3 changes
- 17:4512h05Cardiff Central (CDF)5:50Grantham station (GRA)£1861One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Grantham station (GRA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Grantham station (GRA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £186 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £186, while a train costs an average of £186.
Distance: 235 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£186 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £186 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-139.19. The journey takes 3h 48m versus 3h 32m 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.
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Grantham station (GRA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Grantham station (GRA) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h24 | 16:09 Grantham station (GRA) | 1 change | |
| 13:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h23 | 18:08 Grantham station (GRA) | 1 change | |
| 15:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h40 | 20:25 Grantham station (GRA) | 1 change | |
| 17:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 12h05 | 5:50 Grantham station (GRA) | 1 change | |
| 19:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 10h05 | 5:50 Grantham station (GRA) | 3 changes | |
| 19:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 12h36 | 8:21 Grantham station (GRA) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Grantham station (GRA)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Grantham station (GRA) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £179 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:40, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 235 km distance in 4h 22m.
Distance 235 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £179 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 22m |
First train 6:40 |
Last train 21:45 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Grantham station (GRA) trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Grantham station (GRA) from £179. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to Grantham station (GRA) train
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