The average train between Sleaford and Portsmouth takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Portsmouth. 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 hourly between Sleaford and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sleaford to Portsmouth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea station via Peterborough station and King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Sleaford to Portsmouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
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The distance between Sleaford and Portsmouth is 249 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Portsmouth & Southsea via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 51m.