The average train between Ely and Sleaford takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 Ely and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Sleaford station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Ely to Sleaford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Sleaford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Ely to Sleaford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Ely and Sleaford is 80.5 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Sleaford via Peterborough in around 2h 12m.