The average train between Portsmouth and Sleaford takes 4h 26m 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.
Trains run every 2 hours 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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 4m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Sleaford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Portsmouth to Sleaford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Sleaford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Portsmouth to Sleaford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Sleaford is 249 km. The road distance is 302 km.
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.