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The average train between Sleaford and Northampton takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Northampton. 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 35m
Duration
189 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sleaford to Northampton train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Northampton. 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 Northampton at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 37m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 38m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 8m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 8m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 44m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 8m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Northampton? 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 Northampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Northampton via Grantham, King's Cross, and London Euston in around 3h 18m.

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