Train Colchester to Sleaford from £77 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Sleaford takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. 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.

3h 25m
Duration: 176 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 32m

£65–119

Colchester to Sleaford train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:02 PM → 6:56 PM
2h 54m • 3 changes
4:52 PM → 7:54 PM
3h 2m • 3 changes
6:02 PM → 9:00 PM
2h 58m • 3 changes
7:02 PM → 9:54 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 53m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 19m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 53m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 53m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 53m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 57m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 53m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 1:51 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 2:54 PM
2h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 53m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 59m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to Sleaford.

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Distance: 175.8 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

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 Grantham in around 3h 32m.

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