Train Manchester to Grantham from £43 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Grantham takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

2h 44m
Duration: 111 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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2h 22m

£35–64

Manchester to Grantham train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Grantham. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Grantham at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:13 PM → 3:42 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
2:13 PM → 4:37 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
3:13 PM → 5:41 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
4:13 PM → 6:36 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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