What is the cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Manchester is to line 31 bus and bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sleaford to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sleaford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sleaford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Rail Station Car Park and Greyfriar Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Sleaford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Grantham and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Manchester?

The distance between Sleaford and Manchester is 129 miles. The road distance is 99.9 miles.

How do I travel from Sleaford to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Sleaford to Manchester without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Sleaford to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Sleaford to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Manchester bus from?

Sleaford to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Manchester train from?

Sleaford to Manchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Sleaford to Manchester?

The best way to get from Sleaford to Manchester is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 31 bus and bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Sleaford to Manchester bus arrive?

Sleaford to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sleaford to Manchester train arrive?

Sleaford to Manchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Sleaford to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Manchester is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Sleaford to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Sleaford to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Sleaford to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 31 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sleaford to Manchester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to DoncasterLondon Kings Cross - Harrogate / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester PiccadillyCleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 31m
£41–88
Line 31 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Central Bus Station31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Station451
3. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchange
6h 43m
£19–36
Drive 99.3 mi
1. Drive from Sleaford to Manchester99.3 mi
1h 59m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Sleaford to NottinghamSkegness - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 51m
£24–85
Line 31 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Central Bus Station31 / ...
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
4h 14m
£19–59

Sleaford to Manchester by train

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.9 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Manchester Piccadilly via Grantham and Doncaster in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Shudehill Interchange via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Greyfriar Gate in around 6h 43m.

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