There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Sleaford by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Sleafordtrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
2h 27m£30–43Drive 45.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leicester to Sleafordcar 45.3 mi
1h 7m£12–17Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Market Placebus 33 / ...
3h 5mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Leicester to Sleafordtaxi 45.3 mi
1h 7m£190–240Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Sleafordtrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
2h 40m£21–33
Leicester to Sleaford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Sleaford is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Sleaford is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Sleaford via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Leicester and Sleaford is 68 miles. The road distance is 45.5 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Sleaford without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Leicester to Sleaford, including transfers.
Leicester to Sleaford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Sleaford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Sleaford is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 33 bus, which costs and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to Sleaford via Nottingham in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Market Place via Rail Station Car Park and Central Bus Station in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01529 303333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sleafordian Coaches
Bus from Central Bus Station to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Sleafordian Coaches
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- £190–240
ADT Taxis
- Phone
- +44 116 2555222
- Website
- adt-taxis.co.uk
Fosse Taxis
- Phone
- +44 116 232 2222
- Website
- fossetaxis.co.uk
Leicester Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44116 44 222 44
- Website
- leicesterblackcabs.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Leicester to Sleaford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station Car Park.
Leicester to Sleaford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Sleaford is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Leicester to Sleaford.
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