The average train between Gainsborough and Sleaford takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough 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.
Trains run hourly between Gainsborough and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Sleaford station via Lincoln Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Gainsborough to Sleaford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Sleaford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Gainsborough to Sleaford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gainsborough and Sleaford is 49 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sleaford via Lincoln Central in around 1h 50m.