What is the cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Kent?

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Kent is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sleaford to Kent?

The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Sleaford and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Kent. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Lenham via Grantham, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Kent?

The distance between Sleaford and Kent is 189 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.

How do I travel from Sleaford to Kent without a car?

The best way to get from Sleaford to Kent without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Sleaford to Kent?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Sleaford to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Kent train from?

Sleaford to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Where does the Sleaford to Kent train arrive?

Sleaford to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sleaford to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Kent is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Sleaford to Kent.

How do I get a train ticket from Sleaford to Kent?

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1162+ hotels available in Kent.

Sleaford to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sleaford to Kent by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 20m
£71–143
Drive 157.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sleaford to Kentcar 157.9 mi
2h 49m
£39–56
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to London Blackfriarstrain
3. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Swanleytrain
4. Take the train from Swanley to Lenhamtrain
4h 55m
£83–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Victoria Stationbus A8
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 55m
£85–151

Sleaford to Kent by train

103Weekly Trains

3h 20mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.4 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Sleaford to Lenham via Grantham, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 20m.

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