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Compare train for Manchester to Grantham
Omio 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 train, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Grantham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (2h 5m by train vs 2h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $54 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.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Grantham
How to get from Manchester to Grantham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Grantham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C043509:43 AM 2h26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 12:09 PM Grantham station (GRA) $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C04350
9:43 AM 2h26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 12:09 PM Grantham station (GRA) $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G07977+W847909:30 AM 2h12 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 11:42 AM Grantham station (GRA) $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C04347
8:43 AM 2h26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 11:09 AM Grantham station (GRA) $59 1 One-way 0 transfers - G07971+C24396
8:30 AM 2h12 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 10:42 AM Grantham station (GRA) $105 1 One-way 1 transfer - G07981+W84795
10:30 AM 2h13 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 12:43 PM Grantham station (GRA) $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Grantham as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Grantham station (GRA).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Grantham by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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