Carlisle to Sleaford Trains

Carlisle to Sleaford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Sleaford takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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 18m
Duration: 240 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...

5h 25m

£82–128

Carlisle to Sleaford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:06 PM → 7:49 AM
Arrives next day
12h 43m • 2 changes
10:02 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
10h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 2:54 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 2:54 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 2:54 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:53 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 4:54 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 2:54 PM
4h • 2 changes

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