The average train between Shrewsbury and Sleaford takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 hourly between Shrewsbury and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Sleaford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Shrewsbury to Sleaford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Sleaford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Sleaford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Sleaford is 160.5 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Sleaford via Birmingham New Street and Nottingham in around 4h 32m.