The average train between Stamford and Manchester takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Stamford 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 hourly between Stamford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stamford station and arriving at Manchester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Stamford to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stamford station.
Stamford to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Stamford to Manchester train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stamford and Manchester is 149.2 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Stamford to Manchester Piccadilly via Nuneaton in around 2h 54m.