The average train between Sleaford and Ashford takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Ashford. 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 Sleaford and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Ashford at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Ashford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Sleaford to Ashford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Sleaford to Ashford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Sleaford to Ashford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sleaford and Ashford is 223.8 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Ashford International via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 48m.