The average train between Colchester and Sleaford takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 hourly between Colchester and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Sleaford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Colchester to Sleaford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Sleaford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Colchester to Sleaford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Sleaford is 152.1 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Sleaford via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 3h 33m.