The average train between Sleaford and Manchester takes 4h 10m 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.
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 9:23 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Manchester station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Sleaford to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Sleaford to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Sleaford to Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Hull Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sleaford and Manchester is 133 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Manchester Piccadilly via Grantham and Doncaster in around 3h 26m.