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How to get fromPortsmouth to Sleafordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Sleaford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain train
    4h 30m
    £66–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk900 / ...
    9h 25m
    £25–51

  3. Drive  186.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Sleafordcar car 186.6 mi
    3h 27m
    £47–67

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain train
    5h 57m
    £103–144

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Sleafordtrain train
    8h 37m
    £106–164

Portsmouth to Sleaford by train, subway, and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Sleaford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Rail Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, Windsor Street, St Mary's Way, and Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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