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Compare train for Grantham to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grantham to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 12m by train vs 2h 24m by car). Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $35 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.
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.
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- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grantham and Manchester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Grantham station (GRA) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Newark-on-Trent, The Wharf and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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