Trains from Manchester Airport
to Grantham
From £28.00
Manchester Airport to Granthamby train on average takes 2 hrs 58 mins
Manchester Airport to Grantham one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £28.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 46 minutes
- First train leaves Manchester Airport at 03:43
- Last train leaves Manchester Airport at 20:48
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Manchester Airport to Grantham train times
| Last updated: 02:12:15
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
07:20 Manchester Airport On Time | 10:34 Grantham On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 14m, 2 changes | ||
09:05 Manchester Airport On Time | 12:14 Grantham On Time | Anytime Single, TransPennine Express | 3h 9m, 3 changes | ||
09:05 Manchester Airport On Time | 13:10 Grantham On Time | Anytime Single, TransPennine Express | 4h 5m, 2 changes | ||
09:59 Manchester Airport On Time | 13:10 Grantham On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 11m, 3 changes | ||
09:59 Manchester Airport On Time | 14:11 Grantham On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 12m, 2 changes |
Station Message
From Sunday 02 February 2020 Penalty Fares will apply at this station.
If you wish to take a cycle on ANY TransPennine Express services you MUST make a cycle reservation BEFORE you travel. These can be made up to 15 minutes before the departure time.
How to book a bike space:
"ó WhatsApp: 07812 223 336
"ó Twitter: @TPEAssist
"ó Phone: Call 0345 600 1671 (Option 3)
"ó Online/App: Reserve your bike when you buy your ticket at tpexpress.co.uk or on our app. Search TPExpress in the app/play store.
"ó Booking Office: Cycle reservations can be requested at any booking office.
PICK UP / DROP OFF at the station
From Tuesday 10th July 2018, Manchester Airport introduced a charge for dropping off at the airport by the entrance to the rail station. Further details of the charge and alternative pick up / drop off points are available here
Manchester Airport facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Smartcards are available from the ticket office, and can be topped up there or using the ticket machine.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TP
- Luggage
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There are heated waiting rooms located on platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Refreshments are available from the shop on platforms 2 and 3.
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
There is a post box located in the Airport Terminals.
- Tourist InformationYes
There is a tourist information office located within the airport terminals.
- Atm MachineYes
There is an ARM located on the concourse beside the escalators.
- Bureau De ChangeNo
The nearest currency exchange is at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- ShopsYes
There is a shop located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L and M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
Customers should use https://www.missingx.com/en to log any lost property.
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/351 600 1671 - AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Help Points are available on all platforms to contact a member of our team in an emergency or for information when the ticket office is closed. When using the Help Point our CCTV will be monitoring your position for the duration of the call.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- NameManchester Airport Car Parks
- Spaces0
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Spaces Note
Car parking spaces are available at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces50
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- Location
Cycle storage is available at the station building entrance (adjacent to the taxi rank).
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 107 2149
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Step Free Access
This station is category A. Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. There are train boarding ramps available at this station, and they are also carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.
Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Ticket GatesYes
A wide gate is provided for wheelchair users and customers with prams, push chairs and luggage.
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Railway staff will assist customers arriving by train from their train to Station Assistance Point 1, near the front of the station. If onward assistance is needed, for example to an airport terminal, customers will need to contact their airline directly to arrange this.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Grantham facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Collection is available for Smart tickets bought online.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Platform 1 Waiting Room Opening Times - Mon - Fri 05:30- 23:10. Sat 05:30- 21:30. Sun 08:45- 22.40
Platform 2 waiting Room Opening Times - Mon - Fri 05:30 - 23:20. Sat 05:30- 23:10 Sun 08:45- 23:10
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Coffee shops available for refreshments
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point on Platform 1. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point on Platform 1. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/01302 362175 - Operator NameNewark LPO 01302 362175
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/NG31 6BT - Operator NameLondon North Eastern Railway
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces263
- ChargesOff-peak: £5.75
Per Hour: £2.50
Daily: £5.75
Weekly: £40.00
Monthly: £162.50
Annual: £1,375.00
Saturday: £5.75
Sunday: £5.75
Note:Short stay 21-60 mins - £2.50
Short stay 61-120 mins - £4.00
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
Premier Bays - £1875
Station approach works:
From Monday 19 August, customers are advised to leave extra time for their journeys to and from Grantham Station as South Kesteven District Council carries out roadworks in this area.
Work is being carried out on Harlaxton Road, Wharf Road, Westgate and Sankt Augustin Way, which will affect the Station Road/ A607 junction. The roadworks will take place over three and a half months and will be carried out in five phases. For the most up to date information on the different phases and how this may impact your journey, please visit: lincolnshire.gov.uk/majorprojects
- Number Accessible Spaces17
- Accessible Spaces Note
NCP has 523 spaces
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces63
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Opposite station front
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Customer information Point on platform 1. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:50 to 00:50
Sat 05:50 to 22:15
Sun 09:20 to 23:59 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Advance booking advisable
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms.
This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
Grantham has a RNIB Map for All located outside the main entrance to the left of the doors.
Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
At station front next to canopy and taxi rank.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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