Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Salford to Grantham

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

East Midlands Railway
Hull Trains

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Salford to Grantham

Trains to Grantham from Salford

First train

05:05

Last train

23:34

Departure stationSalford
Arrival stationGrantham
Journey time

From 2h 30m

Distance

79 miles (127 km)

Frequency

41 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express

What are the train times from Salford to Grantham?

Get from Salford to Grantham in as little as 2 hours 30 minutes on the fastest trains, so you can make the most of your time.

The average train journey from Salford to Grantham takes around 3 hours 58 minutes. There are around 41 trains that operate on this route daily.

As there are no direct trains between Salford and Grantham, you'll need to make 1 change.

London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express and Hull Trains trains run on this route.

Booking in advance often results in cheaper ticket prices.

With our Journey Planner, you can check live train times, compare prices and check routes.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Salford to Grantham?

Want to know more about your journey from Salford to Grantham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Grantham from Salford?

To travel to Grantham from Salford, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 3 hours and 58 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 2 hours and 30 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Salford to Grantham?

Trains from Salford to Grantham take an average of 3 hours and 58 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours and 30 minutes. You'll usually find 41 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Salford and Grantham by train?

The quickest journey time between Salford and Grantham by train is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Salford to Grantham?

No, there are no direct trains running from Salford to Grantham, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Salford to Grantham?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Salford to Grantham is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link