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

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Manchester is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 59m.

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 - £35.

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 William Alvey School and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Great North Road and Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 Nottingham City Transport, depart from Great North Road 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 26m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Sleaford to Manchester bus arrive?

Sleaford to Manchester bus services, operated by Nottingham City Transport, arrive at Nottingham 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.

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

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

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 26m
£44–82
Drive 99.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sleaford to Manchestercar 99.3 mi
1h 59m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Great North Road to Nottingham stationbus 90
2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
6h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 45m
£61–95
Line 31 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Central Bus Stationbus 31 / ...
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 16m
£38–75

Sleaford to Manchester by train

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Distance: 127.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from William Alvey School to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Great North Road, Nottingham station, and Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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