The average train between Sleaford and Hereford takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Hereford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Sleaford and Hereford. 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 Hereford at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Hereford station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Sleaford to Hereford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Hereford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Hereford station.
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The distance between Sleaford and Hereford is 187.8 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Hereford via Nottingham and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 7m.