The cheapest and fastest trains from Grantham to Derby
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grantham to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grantham to Derby will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Grantham for Derby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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.


Live departures
Grantham to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Grantham to Derby trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:44 Grantham | 1h19 | 16:03 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grantham to Derby
Trains from Grantham to Derby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 22:55 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, LNER, Hull Trains from Grantham to Derby trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, LNER, Hull Trains trains will get you between Grantham and Derby from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Grantham to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grantham to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Grantham and Derby
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- 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, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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