The average train between Manchester and Spalding takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Spalding. 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 every 2 hours between Manchester and Spalding. 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 Spalding at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Spalding? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Spalding station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Manchester to Spalding train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Spalding train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Manchester to Spalding train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Spalding is 159.1 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Spalding via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 3h 44m.