The average train between Leicester and Sleaford takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 1:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Sleaford station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Leicester to Sleaford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Sleaford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Leicester to Sleaford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Leicester and Sleaford is 62.9 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Sleaford via Nottingham in around 2h 29m.