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Grantham to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Looking to travel from Grantham to Manchester Piccadilly? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £26.00, with average prices for this route around £68.70.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
19:52 2h 13m, No direct Grantham	22:05 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
20:42 2h 27m, No direct Grantham	23:09 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
21:31 9h 34m, No direct Grantham	07:05 +1 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
21:46 2h 51m, No direct Grantham	00:37 +1 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
23:08 4h 29m, No direct Grantham	03:37 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Grantham to Manchester Piccadilly train route details

First train

05:45

Last train

23:08

Departure station

Grantham

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

2h 13m

Distance

78 miles

Price

£26.00*

Train Operators

Northern, LNER, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Grantham to Manchester Piccadilly

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Grantham to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Grantham to Manchester Piccadilly for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Grantham to Manchester Piccadilly, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Grantham to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Grantham to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Grantham to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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