The average train between Ipswich and Sleaford takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 4 hours between Ipswich and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Sleaford station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Ipswich to Sleaford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Sleaford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Ipswich to Sleaford train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ipswich and Sleaford is 148.7 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Sleaford via Peterborough in around 3h 17m.