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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

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 Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 56m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express2h 51m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 56m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express2h 51m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 56m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express2h 51m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express2h 28m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express2h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 56m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express2h 51m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 56m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express2h 51m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 30m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 56m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express2h 51m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express1h 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.

Map of how to get from Sleaford to Scunthorpe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 90.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Scunthorpe via Grantham and Doncaster in around 2h 17m.

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