Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea Trains

Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 35m
Duration: 166 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria

3h 12m

£49–98

Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea train times

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 10:18 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

9:23 PM → 1:23 AM
Arrives next day
4h • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 14m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 14m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 13m • 3 changes
11:17 AM → 2:52 PM
3h 35m • 3 changes
12:17 PM → 3:52 PM
3h 35m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 14m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea trains

Trip Overview

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Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

9:23 PM → 1:23 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:52 AM

8:10 AM → 11:50 AM

9:16 AM → 12:30 PM

10:15 AM → 1:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:13 AM

8:10 AM → 11:50 AM

9:16 AM → 12:30 PM

10:17 AM → 1:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:52 PM

11:17 AM → 2:52 PM

12:17 PM → 3:52 PM

1:15 PM → 4:52 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:52 AM

8:10 AM → 11:50 AM

9:16 AM → 12:30 PM

10:15 AM → 1:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

Train from Grantham to King's Cross

Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Sleaford to Southend-on-Sea train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

9:23 PM → 1:23 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:52 AM

8:10 AM → 11:50 AM

9:16 AM → 12:30 PM

10:15 AM → 1:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:13 AM

8:10 AM → 11:50 AM

9:16 AM → 12:30 PM

10:17 AM → 1:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:52 PM

11:17 AM → 2:52 PM

12:17 PM → 3:52 PM

1:15 PM → 4:52 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:52 AM

8:10 AM → 11:50 AM

9:16 AM → 12:30 PM

10:15 AM → 1:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

Train from Grantham to King's Cross

Train trips from Sleaford

Train trips to Southend-on-Sea

Alternative transport options

9:23 PM → 1:23 AM
Arrives next day