The average train between Canterbury and Grantham takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Grantham at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

2h 47m • 1 change
Arrives next day

2h 39m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 6m • 1 change

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 18m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 6m • 1 change

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 18m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 6m • 1 change

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 18m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Grantham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Grantham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Canterbury to Grantham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Grantham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Canterbury to Grantham train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Canterbury and Grantham is 216.3 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Grantham via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 12m.