The average train between Chelmsford and Grantham takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 every 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Grantham at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Grantham station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Chelmsford to Grantham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Grantham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Grantham is 151 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Grantham via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 3m.