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Manchester to Spalding Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Spalding? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £17.10, with average prices for this route around £99.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
02:44 5h 7m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	07:51 Spalding	Find Tickets
04:13 4h 42m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	08:55 Spalding	Find Tickets
05:05 3h 51m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	08:56 Spalding	Find Tickets
07:12 3h 37m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	10:49 Spalding	Find Tickets
08:13 3h 14m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	11:27 Spalding	Find Tickets
08:43 3h 45m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	12:28 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester to Spalding Train Route Details

First train

00:04

Last train

19:43

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Spalding

Journey time

3h 2m

Distance

159 km

Price

£17.10*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Spalding

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester to Spalding during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Spalding 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 traveling from Manchester to Spalding, 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Spalding ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Manchester to Spalding train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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