Chelmsford to Sleaford Trains

Chelmsford to Sleaford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Sleaford takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. 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.

2h 55m
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain

3h 19m

£53–112

Chelmsford to Sleaford train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:10 PM → 7:36 PM
2h 26m • 3 changes
6:48 PM → 9:26 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
11:23 PM → 7:12 AM
Arrives next day
7h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 31m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 31m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:48 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 37m • 3 changes
7:55 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 30m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 30m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:24 PM → 7:12 AM
Arrives next day
7h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 31m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 12:25 PM
2h 38m • 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.

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 Peterborough in around 3h 19m.

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