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Outbound fromLondon Kings Cross to Sleaford by train
It takes an average of 3h 10m to travel from London Kings Cross to Sleaford by train, over a distance of around 102 miles (164 km). There are normally 44 trains per day travelling from London Kings Cross to Sleaford and tickets for this journey start from £22.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:36 | |
| Departure station | London Kings Cross | |
| Arrival station | Sleaford | |
| Journey time | From 1h 34m | |
| Distance | 102 miles (164 km) | |
| Frequency | 44 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £22.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Hull Trains, Great Northern, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
How to travel from London Kings Cross to Sleaford by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from London Kings Cross to Sleaford? Look no further.
You'll usually find 44 trains per day running between London Kings Cross and Sleaford, which usually take 3 hours 10 minutes to complete the 102 miles (164 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 34 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Sleaford by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from London Kings Cross to Sleaford start from £22.30 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Sleaford? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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