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The average train between Sleaford and Rugby takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Rugby. 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 2m
Duration
120 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain train Lincoln Central - Peterborough / ...
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Nuneatontrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 28m
£49–85

Sleaford to Rugby train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Rugby. 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 Rugby at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains10h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 46m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 46m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 46m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 46m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Rugby? 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 Rugby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 120.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Rugby via Peterborough and Nuneaton in around 3h 28m.

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