The average train between London and Carlton takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from London to Carlton. 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 London and Carlton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Carlton at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London to Carlton. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Carlton station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
London to Carlton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Carlton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your London to Carlton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between London and Carlton is 174.9 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from King's Cross to Carlton via Grantham and Nottingham in around 2h 50m.