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Bristol to Sleaford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Sleaford takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Sleaford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 20m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Nottingham to Sleafordtrain train
4h 53m
£83–124

Bristol to Sleaford train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Sleaford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Sleaford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sleaford via Birmingham New Street and Nottingham in around 4h 53m.

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