The average train between Penrith and Grantham takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Grantham at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Grantham station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Penrith to Grantham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Penrith to Grantham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Penrith to Grantham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penrith and Grantham is 239.5 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Grantham via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 4h 37m.