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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Chelmsford takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Chelmsford. 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 11m
Duration
154 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h 38m
£44–85

Sleaford to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Chelmsford. 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 Chelmsford at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 4m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 15m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 50m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 10m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 2m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 52m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 24m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 50m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 10m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 6m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 154 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Chelmsford via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 38m.

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