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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
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 31m
£56–120

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 10:37 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 Saturday, October 10, 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 Railways3h 35m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 36m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 20m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 1m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 1m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 23m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 39m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 3m • 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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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 23m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 39m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 3m • 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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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 23m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 39m • 3 changes

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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Sleaford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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 31m.

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