Sleaford to Reading Trains

Sleaford to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Reading takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m

Duration

161 mi

Distance

£74

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Sleaford to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Reading. 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 Reading at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:13 PM
2h 34m • 3 changes
11:17 AM → 1:53 PM
2h 36m • 3 changes
12:17 PM → 3:13 PM
2h 56m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 3:53 PM
2h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 39m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 39m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 39m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 39m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 39m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 46m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 4m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 1:16 PM
2h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Reading? 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.

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Reading via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 29m.

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