The average train between Bolton and Grantham takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Grantham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bolton and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Grantham at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Grantham station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Bolton to Grantham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Grantham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Bolton to Grantham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Grantham is 140.7 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Grantham via Manchester Piccadilly and Doncaster in around 3h 24m.