- Must visit
Woolsthorpe Manor
National Trust property where Isaac Newton was born, with historic rooms, orchard, and hands-on science interpretation.
Cheapest price
€30
Average price
€78
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Grantham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Grantham will cost around €78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Of the 12 trains that leave Manchester for Grantham on Tue, Aug 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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C01907Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Grantham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€46 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Grantham:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Grantham costing on average €46.
Other travel options to Grantham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (2h 9m by train vs 2h 31m by car). Tickets start at around €46 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Grantham trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:43 AM Manchester | 2h26 | 10:09 AM Grantham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:43 AM Manchester | 2h26 | 11:09 AM Grantham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:32 AM Manchester | 2h10 | 11:42 AM Grantham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Grantham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 12:38 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Grantham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Grantham trip today.
National Trust property where Isaac Newton was born, with historic rooms, orchard, and hands-on science interpretation.
Historic house and formal gardens just outside Grantham, featuring exhibitions, collections, and a major country-house experience.
Country house with a respected art collection and curated interiors, popular for visitors exploring the wider Grantham area.
Main civic and commercial heart of Grantham, good for historic architecture, shopping, and getting a feel for the town centre.
Attractive riverside green space with paths, play areas, and views, ideal for a break close to the town centre.
Open parkland beside Belton House, excellent for walking, seasonal colour, and classic English landscape scenery.
Lincolnshire sausages are coarse pork sausages seasoned with sage. They are a county classic often served with mash and gravy in local pubs.
Haslet is a traditional Lincolnshire pork loaf seasoned with sage and baked. It is a long-standing regional favourite sold by butchers and delis.
Plum bread is a lightly sweet fruited loaf from Lincolnshire, usually sliced and served with butter. It is a beloved regional tea-time treat.
Popular Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, mezze, and warm service in a modern casual dining room.
Well-known steakhouse and grill offering burgers, ribs, and mixed grills in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Established pub and restaurant serving cask ale, roasts, and British comfort food in a traditional coaching inn setting.
Moderate for England: hotels and dining are mid-priced, local buses are reasonable, and chains or pubs offer better value than major UK tourist cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Grantham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Grantham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Grantham trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Grantham station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Grantham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Grantham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Grantham.
ATMs are available at Grantham.
Ticket office support is available at Grantham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grantham: Parking, WC.
Available at Grantham: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grantham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Advance booking advisable, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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