Grantham Train Station

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Built in 1852, Grantham station lies to the west of this market town in the south-west of Lincolnshire. Situated on the East Coast Main Line, it connects passengers direct to London Kings Cross in just over an hour and Newcastle in two hours. It's also a hub for direct services to Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester, Hull and Norwich.

Grantham's town centre is around a ten-minute walk from the station, where you'll find a wide range of high-street and independent shops, bars and restaurants, riverside walks and parks, and the impressive Victorian Gothic Guildhall Arts Centre on St Peter's Hill, with a statue of the area's most famous son outside - Sir Isaac Newton. Nearby attractions include the romantic 19th-century Belvoir Castle (7 miles), the Restoration country residence Belton House set in a landscaped park and formal gardens (5 miles) and Newton's 17th-century family home, Woolsthorpe Manor.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Unavailable
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Station Buffet	Available
ATM	Available
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	Grantham has a RNIB Map for All located outside the main entrance to the left of the doors.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point on Platform 1.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Unavailable
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around Grantham station.
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Assistance meeting point is Customer information Point, platform 1 .
Customer Service notes	We welcome your feedback, suggestions and ideas to help us to make changes that can develop and grow our business.
Customer help points	Unavailable
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Carpark operator	London North Eastern Railway
Car parking spaces	263

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	63
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	Opposite station front
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Grantham station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: Grantham (01476 594594) or ITA (01476 577677) or Discount (01476 591059).

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Trains to Grantham station

Grantham train station is mainly served by LNER and EMR trains. Thanks to frequent and direct LNER services, you can easily get to Grantham from London Kings Cross in 1h 31m, from York in 1h and from Harrogate in 1h 51m. EMR trains connect Grantham to Liverpool, Skegness and Nottingham.

Grantham train station arrivals and departures

Want to know when your next train from/to Grantham station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Grantham railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Grantham.

Grantham station has four platforms and one entrance on Station Road. Express trains to London Kings Cross via Peterborough and Stevenage depart from platform 1, and services to the north of England and Edinburgh depart from platform 2. Platform 4 is for trains to Nottingham. Inside there's a cafe, and all other amenities are on platform 1. Access between platforms is via stairs or lifts and a footbridge. Outside you can find three car parks, a taxi rank and a drop-off point.

Grantham train station parking

Grantham train station has three car parks: Car Parks 1 and 2 offer pay and display payment by cash or card, whereas Car Park 3 provides pay by phone service only. All car parks are right next to the station, which means you can drive up, pay and get to Grantham station as smoothly as possible.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grantham station open?

Grantham station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.

Are trains running today from Grantham station?

Trains arrive into and depart from Grantham station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Grantham.

Are there toilets at Grantham station?

Yes, there are toilets available to use at Grantham station.

Are dogs allowed at Grantham station?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Grantham station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to London Kings Cross	London North Eastern Railway	06:17	1	On time
to London Kings Cross	London North Eastern Railway	06:39	1	On time
to Nottingham	East Midlands Railway	06:47	4	On time
to London Kings Cross	London North Eastern Railway	06:58	1	On time
to Leeds	London North Eastern Railway	07:07	2	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Leeds	London North Eastern Railway	06:16	1	On time
from Leeds	London North Eastern Railway	06:37	1	On time
from Nottingham	East Midlands Railway	06:42	4	On time
from Newcastle	London North Eastern Railway	06:57	1	On time
from Boston	East Midlands Railway	07:04	4	On time

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Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Trains to Grantham station

Grantham train station arrivals and departures

Grantham train station parking

Hotels near Grantham train station

Frequently asked questions

Is Grantham station open?

Are trains running today from Grantham station?

Are there toilets at Grantham station?

Are dogs allowed at Grantham station?

Departures and arrivals from Grantham

Departures

Arrivals

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Off peak fares

Seat Reservations

Travelling with a bicycle

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