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Portsmouth to Sleaford trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Sleaford takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. 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 20m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Portsmouth to Sleaford train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 34m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 4m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 50m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 2m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 41m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 34m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 2m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 41m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 34m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 2m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 41m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 34m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 4m • 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.

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  • Distance: 187.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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 Peterborough in around 4h 30m.

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