The average train between Southampton and Sleaford takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Sleaford. 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 Southampton and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton to Sleaford? 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 Southampton to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Sleaford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Southampton to Sleaford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Sleaford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Southampton to Sleaford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Sleaford is 242.6 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Sleaford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 20m.