Sleaford to Preston Trains

Sleaford to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Preston takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 46m
Duration: 158 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Leeds

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4h 29m

£55–91

Sleaford to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Preston. 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 Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:23 PM → 10:38 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
7:17 PM → 11:38 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
9:23 PM → 7:44 AM
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10h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Preston? 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Leeds

Sleaford to Preston train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:23 PM → 10:38 PM

7:17 PM → 11:38 PM

9:23 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM

8:10 AM → 12:38 PM

9:16 AM → 1:38 PM

10:15 AM → 2:38 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM

8:10 AM → 12:38 PM

9:16 AM → 1:38 PM

10:15 AM → 2:38 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM

8:10 AM → 12:38 PM

9:16 AM → 1:38 PM

10:15 AM → 2:38 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM

8:10 AM → 12:38 PM

9:16 AM → 1:38 PM

10:15 AM → 2:38 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Grantham to Leeds

Sleaford to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Leeds

Sleaford to Preston train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:23 PM → 10:38 PM

7:17 PM → 11:38 PM

9:23 PM → 7:44 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM

8:10 AM → 12:38 PM

9:16 AM → 1:38 PM

10:15 AM → 2:38 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM

8:10 AM → 12:38 PM

9:16 AM → 1:38 PM

10:15 AM → 2:38 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM

8:10 AM → 12:38 PM

9:16 AM → 1:38 PM

10:15 AM → 2:38 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:36 AM → 10:38 AM

8:10 AM → 12:38 PM

9:16 AM → 1:38 PM

10:15 AM → 2:38 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Grantham to Leeds

Train trips from Sleaford

Train trips to Preston

Alternative transport options

9:23 PM → 7:44 AM
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