First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£28
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
2 h 5 m
Trains on 04 Sept
2
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grantham to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grantham to London Stansted Airport will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
On Fri 04 Sept, we found 2 trains from Grantham to London Stansted Airport, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grantham to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 129 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-1.03. The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 42m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Grantham to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:38 Grantham | 2h05 | 9:43 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:38 Grantham | 2h05 | 10:43 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Grantham to London Stansted Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 16:44. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 5:38 |
Last train 16:44 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grantham to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Grantham to London Stansted Airport trains use the Grantham to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Grantham and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Grantham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Grantham.
ATMs are available at Grantham.
Ticket office support is available at Grantham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grantham: Parking, WC.
Available at Grantham: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grantham: 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.
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