The average train between Sleaford and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. 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 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea? 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.
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 King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham 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 267 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Southend Victoria via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 11m.