Train Derby to Sleaford from £33 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Sleaford takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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.

1h 53m
Duration: 56 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 23m

£27–41

Derby to Sleaford train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:58 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 10:54 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:47 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

4:47 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

4:56 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
5:47 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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