The average train between Hereford and Sleaford takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Hereford 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 every 2 hours between Hereford and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Sleaford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Hereford to Sleaford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Sleaford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Hereford to Sleaford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Hereford and Sleaford is 187.8 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Sleaford via Birmingham New Street and Nottingham in around 5h 1m.