The cheapest and fastest trains from Chesterfield to Grantham
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chesterfield to Grantham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chesterfield to Grantham will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 16 trains that leave Chesterfield for Grantham every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:221h40Chesterfield11:02Grantham£181One-way1 change
17:221h46Chesterfield19:08Grantham£181One-way1 change
10:581h10Chesterfield12:08Grantham£211One-way0 changes
12:001h09Chesterfield13:09Grantham£211One-way0 changes
12:591h09Chesterfield14:08Grantham£211One-way0 changes
12:001h09Chesterfield13:09Grantham£211One-way0 changes
12:591h09Chesterfield14:08Grantham£211One-way0 changes
10:581h10Chesterfield12:08Grantham£211One-way0 changes
16:541h14Chesterfield18:08Grantham£211One-way0 changes
13:541h15Chesterfield15:09Grantham£211One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chesterfield to Grantham
Trains from Chesterfield to Grantham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 5:41 |
Last train 22:28 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited from Chesterfield to Grantham trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chesterfield and Grantham from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chesterfield to Grantham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chesterfield to Grantham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Grantham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chesterfield and Grantham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:30 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access. There is a subway and lift to platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms, also at the foot and top of each stairwell.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station front, platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 16:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 09:00 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking advisable
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 1 Waiting Room Opening Times - Mon - Fri 05:30- 23:10. Sat 05:30- 21:30. Sun 08:45- 22.40 Platform 2 waiting Room Opening Times - Mon - Fri 05:30 - 23:20. Sat 05:30- 23:10 Sun 08:45- 23:10
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Opposite station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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