There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Sleaford by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
4h 30m£69–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
9h 38m£38–92Drive 186.6 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Sleafordcar 186.6 mi
3h 27m£46–67Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
5h 56m£97–180Bus, train
- Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Sleafordtrain
8h 37m£121–172
Portsmouth to Sleaford by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Sleaford is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Sleaford is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Sleaford station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Rail Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, St Mary's Way and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Sleaford via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Sleaford is 189 miles. The road distance is 187.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Sleaford without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Portsmouth to Sleaford, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Sleaford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Sleaford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Sleaford is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 38m.
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 Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, Windsor Street, St Mary's Way, and Bus Station in around 9h 38m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Sleaford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Sleaford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Sleaford is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Portsmouth to Sleaford.
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