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The average train between Sleaford and Chester takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Chester. 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 45m
Duration
127 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Sleaford to Nottinghamtrain train Skegness - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
4h 29m
£54–82

Sleaford to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Sleaford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales10h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales4h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Chester? 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 Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Chester via Nottingham and Crewe in around 4h 29m.

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