The average train between Manchester and Stamford takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Stamford. 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 hourly between Manchester and Stamford. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Stamford at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Stamford station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Manchester to Stamford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Stamford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stamford station.
Book your Manchester to Stamford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Manchester and Stamford is 149.2 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stamford via Nuneaton in around 2h 58m.