Reading to Sleaford Trains

Reading to Sleaford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Sleaford takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

2h 44m

Duration

161 mi

Distance

£74

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Reading to Sleaford train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:20 PM → 6:56 PM
2h 36m • 3 changes
5:17 PM → 7:54 PM
2h 36m • 3 changes
6:20 PM → 9:00 PM
2h 39m • 3 changes
7:16 PM → 9:55 PM
2h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:42 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 11m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 27m • 3 changes
11:14 AM → 1:51 PM
2h 37m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 2:54 PM
2h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:49 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 35m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:49 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 35m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:49 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 35m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:49 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 35m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 7:49 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 35m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading, England and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Sleaford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 3h 17m.

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