The average train between Sleaford and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sleaford and Southend-on-Sea is 179.5 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Southend Victoria via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 58m.