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Sleaford to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Birkenhead takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Birkenhead. 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 9m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sleaford to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 14m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express10h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Birkenhead? 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.

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  • Distance: 170.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Birkenhead, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Liverpool Lime Street via Grantham and Leeds in around 4h.

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