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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Manchester takes 4h 7m 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.

4h 7m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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  1. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 27m
£34–64

Sleaford to Manchester train times

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 9:45 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 50m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 28m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 28m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 28m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 28m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 54m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express2h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Sleaford to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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 27m.

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