Train Cardiff to Sleaford from £129 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Sleaford takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 39m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £129
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Cardiff to Sleaford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:54 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:45 AM → 4:54 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 8:54 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
5:45 PM → 6:37 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 1 change

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