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The average train between Sleaford and Southampton takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Southampton. 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 14m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sleaford to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 45m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 11m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 35m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 45m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 11m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 35m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 44m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 10m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 33m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 15m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 45m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Southampton? 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 Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Southampton Central via Grantham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 54m.

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