Sleaford to Exeter Trains

Sleaford to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Exeter takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 39m

Duration

298 mi

Distance

£132

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Sleaford to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 1:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:16 PM → 10:28 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:23 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
13h 4m • 3 changes
10:18 PM → 1:11 PM
Arrives next day
14h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
11:17 AM → 4:10 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
12:17 PM → 5:24 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Exeter? 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.

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Exeter St Davids via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 45m.

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