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Cardiff to Sleaford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Sleaford takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Sleaford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 44m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£108
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Sleafordtrain train Nottingham - Skegness / ...
5h 11m
£91–133

Cardiff to Sleaford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways12h 52m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 14m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 14m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 14m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 14m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 14m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 9m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Sleaford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Sleaford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sleaford via Nottingham in around 5h 11m.

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