The average train between Grantham and Essex takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham to Essex. 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 Grantham and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Essex. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Essex station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Grantham to Essex train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Essex train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Grantham to Essex train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grantham and Essex is 145.9 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to White Notley via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 1m.