The average train between Edinburgh and Sleaford takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 2 hours between Edinburgh and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Sleaford station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Edinburgh to Sleaford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Sleaford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Edinburgh to Sleaford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Sleaford is 374.5 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sleaford via York and Grantham in around 5h 2m.