The average train between Cheltenham and Sleaford takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cheltenham and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Sleaford station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Cheltenham to Sleaford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Sleaford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Cheltenham to Sleaford train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cheltenham and Sleaford is 166.5 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Sleaford via Nottingham in around 3h 57m.