The average train between Spalding and Manchester takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Spalding 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 4 hours between Spalding and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Spalding to Manchester? 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 Spalding to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Manchester station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Spalding to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Spalding to Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Spalding and Manchester is 159.1 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Spalding to Manchester Piccadilly via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 3h 32m.