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Outbound fromSleaford to Nairn by train
It takes an average of 13h 36m to travel from Sleaford to Nairn by train, over a distance of around 345 miles (555 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Sleaford to Nairn and tickets for this journey start from £100.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:44 | |
| Departure station | Sleaford | |
| Arrival station | Nairn | |
| Journey time | From 9h 19m | |
| Distance | 345 miles (555 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £100.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Hull Trains, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Sleaford to Nairn in 9 hours 19 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Sleaford to Nairn? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 13 hours 36 minutes to travel the 345 miles (555 km) from Sleaford to Nairn by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail or East Midlands Railway to Nairn. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Sleaford to Nairn in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £100.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Nairn by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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