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The average train between Sleaford and Essex takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Sleaford to Essex. 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 57m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Every 2 hours
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 White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 44m
£49–98

Sleaford to Essex train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Sleaford and Essex. 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 Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 4m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 30m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 4m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 30m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 4m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 30m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 4m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 30m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 4m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 30m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 4m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 30m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Essex? 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 Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to White Notley via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 44m.

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