Sleaford to Scunthorpe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Scunthorpe takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Scunthorpe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 9m
Duration: 91 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Sleaford to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain
Take the train from Doncaster to Scunthorpetrain

2h 15m

£23–49

Sleaford to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 1:06 PM
1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 1:07 PM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 2:06 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
12:17 PM → 3:06 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 1:06 PM
1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 1:06 PM
1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 1:06 PM
1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 1:06 PM
1h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Scunthorpe? 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.