Portsmouth to Sleaford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Sleaford takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

4h 25m
Duration: 198 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 32m

£56–118

Portsmouth to Sleaford train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:20 PM → 9:55 PM
3h 35m • 3 changes
10:35 PM → 7:49 AM
Arrives next day
9h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:54 AM
4h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 3m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:54 AM
4h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 3m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:53 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 3m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:54 AM
4h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 3m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:54 AM
4h 23m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 3m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Sleaford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 32m.

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