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Sleaford to Chatham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Chatham takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Chatham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 35m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sleaford to Chatham train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Chatham. 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 Chatham at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 13m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsSoutheastern3h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsSoutheastern3h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 21m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsSoutheastern2h 45m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsSoutheastern2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Chatham? 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 Sleaford to Chatham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Chatham via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 44m.

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