The average train between Sleaford and Portsmouth takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. 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 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 29m • 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 station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Sleaford to Portsmouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Sleaford to Portsmouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Sleaford to Portsmouth train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sleaford and Portsmouth is 249 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Portsmouth & Southsea via Grantham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 58m.