The cheapest and fastest trains from Sleaford to Manchester
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sleaford to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sleaford to Manchester will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
It's difficult to get from Sleaford to Manchester without transferring at least once.
8:17 AM3h48Sleaford12:05 PMManchester$631One-way2 transfers
9:26 AM3h39Sleaford1:05 PMManchester$631One-way2 transfers
10:26 AM3h39Sleaford2:05 PMManchester$631One-way2 transfers
11:26 AM3h39Sleaford3:05 PMManchester$631One-way2 transfers
12:26 PM3h39Sleaford4:05 PMManchester$631One-way2 transfers
7:13 AM2h52Sleaford10:05 AMManchester$771One-way1 transfer
6:22 PM3h13Sleaford9:35 PMManchester$651One-way1 transfer
11:17 AM3h18Sleaford2:35 PMManchester$651One-way1 transfer
12:17 PM3h18Sleaford3:35 PMManchester$651One-way1 transfer
1:17 PM3h18Sleaford4:35 PMManchester$651One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train for Sleaford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sleaford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $93, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$93 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $93 (€75) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-55.71 (€-45.08). The journey takes 2h 56m versus 2h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Sleaford to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Sleaford to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:36 AM Sleaford | 3h59 | 10:35 AM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:13 AM Sleaford | 2h52 | 10:05 AM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Sleaford | 3h25 | 11:35 AM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:17 AM Sleaford | 3h48 | 12:05 PM Manchester | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sleaford to Manchester
Trains from Sleaford to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $93 (€75) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€75) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 12:38 AM |
Last train 9:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Sleaford to Manchester trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sleaford and Manchester from $93 (€75). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Sleaford to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sleaford to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sleaford to Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 13:30 Saturday 07:30 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station access level Easy access to platform 1 (Peterborough/Skegness) bound. Steps and bridge to platforms 2/3 (Lincoln/Nottingham) bound, however at certain times staff can be made available by prior arrangement to assist customers across a foot crossing. Foot crossing under Signallers control. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Woodside 01529 304444
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: available on platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Station Street outside the station.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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