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Chelmsford to Sleaford trains

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The average train between Chelmsford and Sleaford takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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.

3h 12m
Duration
154 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chelmsford to Sleaford train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways8h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 45m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 28m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 54m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 41m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 52m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford to Sleaford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 154 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Sleaford via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 3h 21m.

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