The average train between Croydon and Sleaford takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Sleaford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Croydon to Sleaford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Sleaford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Croydon to Sleaford train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Sleaford is 180.8 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Sleaford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 3h 4m.