There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Sleaford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 15m£71–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
9h 46m£37–86Drive 176.3 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Sleafordcar 176.3 mi
3h 20m£43–62Train
- 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
6h 10m£130–185Train via Barnham
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
6h 34m£112–225
Southampton to Sleaford by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Sleaford is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Sleaford is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Sleaford station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station 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 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Sleaford via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Southampton and Sleaford is 205 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Sleaford without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 15m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Southampton to Sleaford, including transfers.
Southampton to Sleaford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Sleaford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Sleaford is to train via London which takes 4h 15m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station 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 46m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Barnham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Barnham to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Horsham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–130
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Sleaford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to Sleaford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Sleaford is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Southampton to Sleaford.
Book your Southampton to Sleaford train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Southampton to Sleaford bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 527+ hotels available in Sleaford.





































