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Derby to Sleaford trains

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The average train between Derby and Sleaford takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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.

1h 53m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Derby to Nottinghamtrain train Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Sleafordtrain train Nottingham - Skegness / ...
2h 23m
£25–36

Derby to Sleaford train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 53m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 18m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 51m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 51m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 51m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby to Sleaford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Sleaford via Nottingham in around 2h 23m.

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