The average train between Holyhead and Sleaford takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 4 hours between Holyhead and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Sleaford station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Holyhead to Sleaford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Sleaford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Holyhead to Sleaford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Holyhead and Sleaford is 283.7 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Sleaford via Crewe and Nottingham in around 6h 42m.