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Manchester Piccadilly to Sleaford train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Sleaford? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €72.43, with average prices for this route around €72.43. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
18:43 3h 15m, No direct Manchester Piccadilly	21:58 Sleaford	Find Tickets
19:13 2h 55m, No direct Manchester Piccadilly	22:08 Sleaford	Find Tickets
22:30 8h 8m, No direct Manchester Piccadilly	06:38 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester Piccadilly to Sleaford train route details

First train

00:56

Last train

22:30

Departure station

Manchester Piccadilly

Arrival station

Sleaford

Journey time

2h 40m

Distance

133 km

Price

€72.43*

Train Operators

East Midlands Railway, LNER, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Sleaford

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Sleaford 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Sleaford 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 is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Sleaford, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Sleaford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester Piccadilly to Sleaford 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:

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Manchester Piccadilly to Sleaford train prices and times

Manchester Piccadilly to Sleaford train route details