Sleaford to Manchester Trains

Sleaford to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Manchester takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 7m
Duration: 128 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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3h 26m

£34–64

Sleaford to Manchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Sleaford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:17 PM → 11:08 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
9:23 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
9h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 2:05 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 2:05 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 2:05 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:38 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 3:07 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 5:07 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 2:05 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 2:05 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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